Memoria sobre la naturaleza, cultivo, y beneficio de la grana ... 1777.

Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Charles III, King of Spain, 1716-1788

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Carlos (Charles) III was the King of Spain and the Spanish Indies from 1759 to 1788. He was a successful King who did well reorganizing domestic affairs, but did not have the same luck with foreign policy. From the description of Letter to José de Gálvez, 1765, March 14. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 755815435 ...

Alzate y Ramírez, José Antonio ˜deœ 1737-1799

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Priest and noted scientist who enjoyed great renown even in European scientific circles as a correspondent member of the French Academy of Sciences. From the description of Memoria acerca de la seda silvestre de la nueva España : se describen los gusanos que la producen, los árboles en que la disponen y utilidades que la nación lograxá siempre que se fomente este vamo de comercio / [José de Alzate]. [1790] (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 460724439 ...

Bucareli y Ursúa, Antonio María, frey, 1717-1779

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Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa was a Spanish official who is considered by many to be one of Mexico's top early viceroys. He was responsible for many administrative, economic, and commercial improvements in New Spain during the last half of the 18th century. From the description of Letters to Felipe Barri and Felipe de Neve, 1771-1776. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 758984226 ...