Plant Hunters by Carolyn Fry
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The Plant Hunters by Carolyn Fry
This book came out in 2017, and the subtitle is The Adventures of the World's Greatest Botanical Explorers.
Ever wondered where your favorite flowers and fruits came from?
Join Carolyn Fry on an epic adventure through time and across the globe as she unravels the stories of the botanical explorers who risked it all to bring us the plants that adorn our gardens and fill our plates today.
Carolyn is the former editor of Geographical, the magazine of the Royal Geographical Society.
From the lush jungles of the Amazon to the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, these daring adventurers braved treacherous terrains, faced dangerous wildlife, and even encountered hostile tribes, all in the name of botanical discovery.
Most of the plants in our gardens are not native to our region. Although we take their accessibility and ubiquity for granted, we owe a debt to the naturalists and explorers who traveled searching for these unusual plants and brought them back along with fantastic stories.
Discover the secrets behind the coconut tree, the rose, and countless other plants that have shaped our world. Learn about the empire builders who used botanical treasures to gain wealth and power and the passionate botanists who dedicated their lives to preserving plant diversity.
With stunning illustrations and captivating storytelling, Plant Hunters is a must-read for anyone who loves nature and history or simply wants to discover the fascinating stories behind the plants surrounding us.
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