Fraser, M. The Smallest Kingdom. Plant and Plant Collectors at the Cape of Good Hope. 1st. Ed. Pub. Kew. 2011
pp.220 with colour illus., thoughout. 4to. New hardback in new dw. RRP £27.99
An illustrated account of the botanical exploration of South Africa's Cape Floral Kingdom and the plants that this region has given to the gardens of the world over the last four centuries. Over Kew's 250 year history, Cape plants and their collectors have contributed greatly to the establishment of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as the pre-eminent centre for botanical research. Features over one hundred of Liz Fraser’s beautiful original botanical paintings.
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