'American Eden': America's First Botanical Garden

Midday on WNYC | Jun 5, 2018

Historian Victoria Johnson discusses her book American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic. Johnson tells the story of Dr. David Hosack, Alexander Hamilton's family doctor, who was also a brilliant surgeon, pioneering thinker and world-class botanist. Hosack built the Republic’s first botanical garden in 1810, on twenty acres of Manhattan farmland. 

On June 6 at 7 pm, Victoria Johnson will be interviewed by historian Maya Jasanoff at the New York Public Library's Cullman Center for Scholars & Writers (476 Fifth Avenue at 42nd St). The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required. 

On June 22 at 4 pm, Victoria Johnson will give a book talk at the New York Botanical Garden (Mosholu Entrance, 2950 Southern Blvd., Bronx NY, 10458). The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is  required.  

This segment is guest hosted by Jonathan Capehart. 

 

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