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Plant Hunting

Plant Hunting

Paperback

Botany & HorticultureGeneral Asia

ISBN10: 1025910044
ISBN13: 9781025910048
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Plant Hunting, Two Volume Set (1927) is an authoritative and engaging account of botanical exploration written by the legendary plant hunter Ernest H. Wilson. In this second volume, Wilson continues his narrative of global travel, detailing his extensive search for rare and economically significant flora across East Asia, Africa, and Australasia. Known for introducing hundreds of Asian plant species to the West, Wilson provides a unique perspective on the challenges of early 20th-century field research, combining scientific precision with a keen eye for the beauty of the natural world.

The work documents the discovery of numerous ornamental and practical plants, offering deep insights into the geographic distribution and ecological habitats of various species. Wilson's writing captures the excitement of discovery and the rigorous labor involved in collecting specimens from remote and often dangerous locations. This volume serves as an essential resource for botanists, horticulturists, and garden historians, illustrating how these expeditions forever transformed the landscape of modern gardening. Plant Hunting remains a testament to the intersection of adventure and science, preserving the legacy of one of history's most prolific botanical explorers.

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