> [!cite] BHL link: this entry starts at [page 853](https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/33333992) of TL-2 Vol. V > Author links: [IPNI](https://www.ipni.org/a/10046-1) LSID 10046-1, [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21609615) QID Q21609615 > Support pages: [[Abbreviations|abbreviations]], [[Layout key|layout key]], [[Cite TL-2|cite TL-2]] ### Author Stearns, Samuel (1747-1819), American botanist, physician and astronomer in Worcester, Mass., New York and Brattleborough, Vt. **Abbreviated name**: *S. Stearns* \[standard form in IPNI: *Stearns*\] #### Herbarium and types Unknown. #### Bibliography and biography Barnhart 3: 319 (d. 8 Aug 1819); Rehder 3: 261; Tucker 1: 666. #### Biofile - Anon., Brit. Mus. gen. cat. print. books 228: 980. 1964. - Sabin, J. et al., Dict. books Amer. 13: 384, 385, 388. 1881, 23: 290-298. 1933. - Wilson, J.G. & J. Fiske, eds., Appleton's Cycl. Amer. Biogr. 5: 656. 1888. ### Publications ##### n.12.843. The American herbal **Title** *The American herbal*, or materia medica. Wherein the virtues of the mineral, vegetable, and animal productions of North and South America are laid open, so far as they are known; and their uses in the practice of physic and surgery exhibited. Comprehending an account of a large number of new medical discoveries and improvements, which are compiled from the best authorities with much care and attention, and promulgated for the purpose of spreading medical light and information in America... Walpole (printed by David Carlisle, for Thomas & Thomas, and the author) 1801. Duod. (in sixes). **Abbreviated title**: *Amer. herb.* **Notes** *Publ*.: 1801, p. \[1\]-360. *Copies*: HH, NY, USDA.