Hans Sloane and the British Museum
Author and historian James Delbourgo reflects on the life of the 18th-century natural historian and collector Hans Sloane whose collections formed the basis of the British Museum
Published: July 6, 2017 at 4:57 PM
Author and historian James Delbourgo discusses his book Collecting the World, which explores the life of the 18th-century natural historian Hans Sloane whose collections went on to form the basis of the British Museum in London.
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