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Wilson's China: A Century on

Hardback

Main Details

Title Wilson's China: A Century on
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mr Mark Flanagan
By (author) Tony Kirkham
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 238
Category/GenreGeographical discovery and exploration
Trees, wildflowers and plants
ISBN/Barcode 9781842463949
ClassificationsDewey:581.951
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens
Imprint Kew Publishing
Publication Date 21 September 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Ernest Wilson was the foremost plant collector of his generation, responsible for introducing over 1,000 species to our gardens in the West. His legacy includes glass plate photographs taken in Sichuan at the beginning of the 20th century. Armed with copies of these images, with the help of Chinese guides and local knowledge, the authors retraced Wilson's footsteps, taking photographs themselves. The result is a splendid series of 'then and now' images which are a key feature of this informative homage to a great plant hunter.

Author Biography

Mark Flanagan is Keeper of the Gardens at Windsor Great Park. Tony Kirkham is head of the Arboretum and horticultural services at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.