Short, Philip. In Pursuit of Plants. Experiences of nineteenth & early twentieth century plant collectors. 1st. Ed. Pub. Timber Press. 2004
pp.xvi, 351 with col. & b/w. photos. and illus. Large 8vo. New hardback in new dw.
A fascinating insight into the hardships and endurance required by the early plant hunters in the search for their quarry. Seven chapters are dedicated to a geographical area - namely Africa, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, North America, Central & South America and the Oceans & Islands - with details then provided for plant collectors who worked in those areas.
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