Further scientific information connected to the breadfruit . . .
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) was an important English naturalist and president of the Royal Society for 42 years, a tenure longer than any other.
He raised the expedition which financed the building and equipage of HMS Bounty. Although his goal was to transport breadfruit trees, and the voyage of HMS Bounty failed due to mutiny, Sir Joseph Banks breadfuit goal was successful in a second voyage.
Monday, August 4, 2008
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