Pehr KalmPehr Kalm was a Swedish-Finnish botanist, naturalist, explorer, and agricultural economist born on 6 March 1716 in Ångermanland, Sweden. He is best known for his scientific expedition to North America during the mid-18th century, where he studied theregion's flora, agriculture, and societal structures. A prominent student of Carl Linnaeus, Kalm applied the Linnaean system to his meticulous observations, making his work valuable to both science and European understanding of the New World. His travels, especially those documented in Travels into North America, reflect a deep interest in the practical applications of natural history, including the potential transfer of crops and farming methods between continents. Kalm's notes covered a wide range of topics from botany and climate to economics and customs making his writings a comprehensive account of colonial life. After returning to Europe, he continued his academic career and contributed significantly to agricultural and botanical studies. He died on 16 November 1779 in Turku, Finland, at the age of 63. Read More Read Less