PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775–1840). The manchineel tree. short 300 Engraved by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Engraved by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

extremely important distinctions during an era when Britain ruled the waves

including notes on early explorers such as De Soto and La Sale

the structure may be the Exchange Buildings

The ball controversy and a disagreement about the height of the net for doubles matches between players at tournaments in Philadelphia

PIERRE JEAN FRANÇOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 1775–1840). The manchineel tree. short 300 Engraved by Robert Havell (1793-1878)PIERRE JEAN FRANOIS TURPIN (FRENCH, 17751840) Mancinella venenata The Mangeneel Tree (The manchineel tree [Hippomane mancinella]) Preparatory drawing for F. R. Tussac, Flore des Antilles, ou histoire gnrale botanique, rurale et economique des vgtaux indignes des Antilles. Paris: chez lauteur, F. Schoell et Hautel, 18081827. Vol. 3, Pl. 13 Watercolor and pencil on paper Paper size: The manchineel tree, often referred to as manchioneel or manchineal,