Biography of plant-hunter Will Purdom and his botanical expeditions and ecological work in early 20th-century China.
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In a short life full of quiet, yet heroic, endeavour, Will Purdom, the son of a gardener from the North of England, carved out a successful career as a plant-hunter and forester. He rose to become a key figure in China's struggle to repair the ecology and sustainability of its forests after decades of ruinous logging. His name is honoured there but his self-effacing character means that he has been overlooked at home.
Francois Gordon has teased out a history of incredible hardships and life-threatening perils in the war-torn interior of China in the early years of the 20th century; of a life dedicated to discovering plants in service of Country, gardens, science and commerce.
Author: Francois Gordon Publisher: RBGE Publication Date: 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 252 ISBN: 978-1910877371 Language: English
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