Regardfully Yours: Selected Correspondance of Ferdinand Von Mueller: v. 2: 1860-1875

«...it is already clear from the first two volumes that the high editorial standards and meticulously accurate transcriptions will allow scholars to come to a much richer understanding of Mueller, and of the possibilities – and limitations – of colonial careers more generally. [...] This correspondence project represents an invaluable opportunity to re-evaluate not only Mueller, but colonial science more generally.» (Jim Endersby, The British Journal of the History of Science) «These volumes represent a shining example of historical scholarship, providing us with a glimpse into the practice of science in the nineteenth century, outside the European centres.» (Gail Clements, Journal of the History of Biology) «These letters open a window onto the pioneering world of nineteenth-century Australian science. Their interest is both personal and public. They bring under fresh scrutiny a complex personal story of aspiration and failure, of high ambition and personal disappointment. In their preoccupation with indigenous plants of Australia, and with the introduction of exotic species, these letters speak to the environmental concerns of the twenty-first century. In a larger context again, these letters and Mueller’s own professional life have much to say about the workings of Australian science, the pull and push between ‘centres’ and ‘peripheries’, issues that, even in a time of globalisation, remain intensely relevant today.» (John Thompson, Australian Book Review)