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William Wright Smith

Scottish botanist (1875-1956).

Born February 2nd, 1875 in Lochmaben. [ref]

Died December 15th, 1956 at 81 years old in Edinburgh. [ref]

Occupations
botanical collector, botanist, explorer, horticulturist

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson