The Military Orchid by Jocelyn Brooke

The Military Orchid by Jocelyn Brooke

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Summary

The Military Orchid is a comic masterpiece - a blend of botany, memoir and satire; the story of Jocelyn Brooke's obsession with one flower - the Orchis Militaris, the military orchid.

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The Military Orchid by Jocelyn Brooke

The Military Orchid is a comic masterpiece - a blend of botany, memoir and satire; the story of Jocelyn Brooke's obsession with one flower - the Orchis Militaris, the military orchid.
A memoir from career military man Brooke, who after his grueling service in WWII, decides to rejoin, unsatisfied with civilian life.. Thoughtful and recommended. -- Midwest Book Review Midwest Book Review
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ISBN 13 9781908213051
ISBN 10 1908213051
Title The Military Orchid
Author Jocelyn Brooke
Series Nature Classics Library
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Little Toller Books
Year published 2012-01-15
Number of pages 152
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.