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

John and Jordan meet while John is playing with model boats in the river. He sails around the world until his father's death forces him to return to England. His father's death means that he must take up the family position of gardener to the king. John asks Jordan to be his assistant at Wimbledon, and he genuinely mourns the execution of King Charles. He later returns to voyaging around the world and invites Jordan along.