Frank Kingdon-Ward by Charles Lyte

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Frank Kingdon-Ward by Charles Lyte

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Summary

A biography of one of Britain's great plant collectors, who combined his love of botany with exploration as he journeyed to North Burma, China and Tibet in search of rare and beautiful plants. This account of Kingdon-Ward's life explores his travels and the plant species he discovered.

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Frank Kingdon-Ward by Charles Lyte

Frank Kingdon-Ward was the last of a long line of plant collectors and explorers that began in the 18th century with Sir Joseph Banks, architect of the Botanical Gardens at Kew. Kingdon-Ward's excursions to North Burma, China and Tibet uncovered varieties of such plant species as rhododendrons, primula, lilies and poppies - species which now grow prolifically in English gardens. This account of Kingdon-Ward's life explores his various travels and contributions to botany. The author weaves Kingdon-Ward's own descriptions of his journeys into the text to provide a vivid portrait of a dedicated and remarkable man.

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ISBN 13 9780719547355
ISBN 10 0719547350
Title Frank Kingdon-Ward
Author Charles Lyte
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Year published 1989-09-21
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.