Who is John Tradescant from Sexing the Cherry and what is their importance? Sexing_the_Cherry English & Literature John Tradescant | Sexing the Cherry

John Tradescant first meets Jordan while the boy is playing with model boats in the river. He sails to exotic places until his father's death forces him to return to England and his family position as gardener to the king. He asks Jordan to be his assistant at Wimbledon, and he mourns the execution of King Charles. Tradescant returns to voyaging around the world and invites Jordan to join him.