Botanic Garden by Erasmus Darwin vs The botanic garden: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Botany, Plants, Poetry
Botanic Garden by Erasmus Darwin
The career of Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) affords an extraordinary glimpse into the intellectual ferment of late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century Britain. As a popular poet, practicing physician, inventor of…
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The botanic garden
One of the first popular science books, the intent of The Botanic Garden is to pique readers' interest in science while educating them at the same time. By embracing Linnaeus's sexualized language, which…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The botanic garden is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 7 for Botanic Garden by Erasmus Darwin.
- The botanic garden has the widest readership — 4 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Botanic Garden by Erasmus Darwin | The botanic garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.0 (2) | 3.8 (4) |
| Hardcover | — | 5.0 (1) |
Reception
| Botanic Garden by Erasmus Darwin | The botanic garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 4 |
| Editions | 15 | 38 |
| Citations | — | 71 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 5 | 46 |
| Written reviews | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 267 |
| Pages | 404 | 278 |