Thorogood’s version of ‘up hill and down dale’ takes him over cliffs and up volcanoes – all in the pursuit of pitcher plants, irises, orchids… Illustrated by the author.
Chasing Plants: Journeys with a Botanist through Rainforests, Swamps and Mountains
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ÂŁ25.00
Edition:Hardback978184246764015/09/2022
Categories: 18. Books for Christmas 2022: Natural History, Books for Christmas 2022, Gardens, Natural History
Tag: Exploration
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