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Samuel, H. J.

Wild Flower Hunter, the Story of Ellis Rowan

1961

23.50 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1961
Place of printing
London. Constable and Company
Author
Samuel, H. J.
Edition
First Edition.
Keyword
Travel - General Signed Women Travellers Plant Hunting
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [24 x 16 cm]; 152 pp, fine colorfrontis by Ellis Rowan, 6 plates, map and other illustrations by Maie Casey, bibliog. original pictorial cloth, dj (bit of edgewear, short tear), else near fine, signed by illustrator on the title page. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The story of one of the best known wild-flower painters of her period. She was born in Australia but traveled in many parts of the world. The illustrations are by Rowan's niece, who also wrote a forward. The chapters included here relate to Australia, New Zealand, England, America, New Guinea and describes her association with Alice Lounsberry.
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