The Temple of Nature; or, The Origin of Society

Science Writing in the Romantic Era 1770-1837 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Erasmus Darwin
DOI: 10.4324/9781003798583-23
Cited by: 88

Abstract

Volumes 1 & 2 Botanic Garden - Poem in Two Parts (1791): Volume 1 - Economy of Vegetation (366pp) Volume 2 - Loves of the Plants (230pp). Volume 3 (128pp) A Plan for the Conduct of Female Education in Boarding Schools (1797). Volume 4 (632pp) Phytologia - or The Philosophy of Agriculture and Gardening (1800). Volumes 5, 6, 7 & 8 Zoonomia, or The Laws of Organic Life (3rd edition, corrected, 1801): Volume 5 530pp Volume 6 568pp Volume 7 512pp Volume 8 494pp. Volume 9 (304pp) Temple of Nature, or The Origin of Society (1803).

Fields of Study & Subjects

History of Science and Natural History Historical and Architectural Studies Literary Cultural Historical Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Science Writing in the Romantic Era 1770-1837
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
498–504
Publication date
16 September 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter