Book, Alexandra Hasluck, Georgiana Molloy : portrait with background, 2002

Publication type

non-fiction

Summary

This is a biography written by Alexandra Hasluck. It explores the life of Georgiana Molloy, an Englishwoman who emigrated to Western Australia in 1829 and became a pioneering botanist. Despite the hardships of colonial life, she made significant contributions to the study of Australian flora, collecting and classifying native plants with remarkable precision.
The book includes excerpts from Molloy's letters and provides insight into her resilience and passion for botany. (AI generated)

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