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Kingdon-Ward, Frank
Return to Irrawaddy
1956
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Dettagli
Anno di pubblicazione
1956
Luogo di stampa
London. Andrew Melrose
Autore
Kingdon-Ward, Frank
Edizione
First Edition.
Soggetto
Travel - Asia Plant Hunting
Lingue
Inglese
Prima edizione
Sì
Descrizione
8vo [23.5 x 16 cm]; 224 pp, frontis, 45 illustrations from photos, mostly full-page, folding map, index. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (chipped at edge, tear, price clipped), clean, bright and fine in good+ jacket. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The author, one of the most famous plant hunters of the twentieth century and discoverer of thousands of plants, explored the almost unknown jungles and mountains of Northern Burma, known as the Triangle (or golden triangle), an area that has now become famous for its connection to drug production. He writes of the plants, animal and bird life and the customs of the local peoples. He describes 14 species of orchids and about 60 species of rhododendrons found there. Includes an index of flora and fauna. Yakushi K84.