Drowne, Solomon, 1753-1834

Solomon Drowne (1753-1834) was a surgeon from Providence, R.I. He was born in 1753, graduated from Rhode Island College (Brown University) in 1773, and received medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth College. During the American Revolution, Drowne was a surgeon and following the war, 1784 to 1785, toured European hospitals and medical schools. After returning to Providence, he went to Ohio and then to western Virginia, only to settle finally in Foster, R.I., where he died in 1834. In 1811, Drowne was appointed professor of Botany at Brown. He filled several public offices and was affiliated with various medical and scientific associations. His published works include The Farmer's Guide and Journal of a Cruise in the Fall of 1780 in the Private Sloop of War, Hope.

From the description of Notebook, 1765. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259303

...