The Discovery of Jeanne Baret resurrects the thrilling story of an 18th-century pioneering botanist?she discovered the flowering vine now known as bougainvillea?who posed as a man to gain the post of assistant to the naturalist aboard France's first global seafaring expedition in the 1760s. Professor Ridley provides insights on botany, taxonomy, bio-piracy, and sexism during the age of exploration.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
San Diego Public Library Auditorium
330 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Wednesday, October 9 - 6:30 PM
For more information, please visit: www.sandiegolibrary.org
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
San Diego Public Library Auditorium
330 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Wednesday, October 9 - 6:30 PM
For more information, please visit: www.sandiegolibrary.org
