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The Orchid Hunter: A young botanist`s search for happiness

In the summer after leaving school, a young botanist sets out to fulfil a childhood dream — to find every species of orchid native to the British Isles. He has just a few months to complete his quest – no one has ever done it before within one growing season – and it will require ingenuity, stamina and a large dose of luck. As he battles the vagaries of the British climate, feverishly chasing each emerging bloom, Leif Bersweden takes the reader on a remarkable botanical journey. This study of the 52 native species is a fantastic gateway into the compendious world of orchids – one that will open your eyes to the rare hidden delights to be found on our doorstep. — Includes an essential guide to finding all 52 British orchids —

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