Robert Brown and Mungo Park

The lives and careers of explorer-naturalists Robert Brown and Mungo Park are explored in depth, highlighting their significant contributions to natural history and exploration during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. By collecting flora, fauna, and sketches, they enriched the understanding of biodiversity for the educated public. Their findings and ideas played a crucial role in shaping new perspectives on nature, ultimately influencing the development of a coherent theory of organic evolution.