James Delbourgo
1 book
About the Author
James Delbourgo is a historian and author whose work explores the intertwined histories of science, collecting, empire, and intellectual curiosity. His writing brings archival research to life, illuminating the people, objects, and global networks that shaped knowledge in the early modern world. In Collecting the World: The Life and Curiosity of Hans Sloane, Delbourgo examines the remarkable ambitions and expansive collection of the physician and naturalist Hans Sloane, offering readers a vivid portrait of an age fascinated by discovery. His scholarship is distinguished by its global perspective, narrative energy, and attention to the cultural meanings of objects.
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