A history of British ferns, and allied plants by Edward Newman (1801-1876)
Edward Newman was a quaker from Hampstead, London. He left school at 16 and went into business, but his father had always encouraged him and his brothers to take an interest in the natural world and he was able to pursue his passion for natural history as a hobby, becoming very respected in the field.
Perhaps due to his own background, he was committed to the idea that natural history was a science that anyone could contribute to, regardless of their level of education. He was the editor of various periodicals, all of which invited contributions from their readers.
Birds and flowers, or, Lays and lyrics of rural life by Mary Botham Howitt (1799-1888)
Mary Botham Howitt was born in Gloucester to quaker parents. She authored over 100 books, including the famous poem "The Spider and the Fly", and co-authored many more with her husband William Howitt.
Poems on conchology and botany : with plates and notes By Sarah Hoare (1767-1855)
Sarah Hoare (1767-1855) is often confused with another quaker named Sarah Hoare (1777-1856), who was also an artist, and the daughter of abolitionist Samuel Hoare.
This Sarah Hoare was born in Bristol to a non-quaker family, and became a convinced quaker at a young age. She made a career as a teacher, and devoted much of her time to fighting against blood-sports.
A famous, well-connected Quaker, Priscilla Wakefield, led a life pursuing social reform. She was actively engaged in social action and the alleviation of poverty in Tottenham focussing on charities concerned with women and children
An introduction to the natural history and classification of insects : in a series of familiar letters, with illustrative engravings by Priscilla Wakefield (1751-1832)
An introduction to botany, in a series of familiar letters, with illustrative engravings by Priscilla Wakefield (1751-1832)
Priscilla Wakefield was a Quaker woman from Tottenham in North London. She published books on many different topics, including plants, insects and travelling. She also founded a bank and was a vocal campaigner for the rights of women and against slavery.