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Mythos Orchideen: Von Leidenschaftlichen Sammlern, Fernen Ländern und Besonderen Sorten [Mythic orchids: Of Passionate collectors, Far-flung Countries and Remarkable Species]

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By: Catherine Vadon(Author), Claudia Arlinghaus(Translated by)
224 pages, colour & b/w photos, colour & b/w illustrations
Mythos Orchideen: Von Leidenschaftlichen Sammlern, Fernen Ländern und Besonderen Sorten [Mythic orchids: Of Passionate collectors, Far-flung Countries and Remarkable Species]
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  • Mythos Orchideen: Von Leidenschaftlichen Sammlern, Fernen Ländern und Besonderen Sorten [Mythic orchids: Of Passionate collectors, Far-flung Countries and Remarkable Species] ISBN: 9783766721723 Hardback Sep 2015 Out of Print #231613
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Language: German

Orchids have always kept mankind spellbound. From distant tropical countries this mythical plant was brought to Europe and is now one of the most popular plants in our culture. This book tells their compelling story: from their discovery and the first attempts at domestication, to the adventurous hunts for new varieties and the most important collections of orchids in the world.

Selected historical images along with stunning photographs present an entertaining and comprehensive overview of the history of orchids. Important naturalist, passionate orchid hunter and the world's most important collections are gathered in this work and make a valuable contribution to orchidology – a must for any orchid lover!

Summary in German:
Orchideen üben seit jeher eine ungebrochene Faszination auf die Menschheit aus. Aus fernen Tropenländern wurde diese mythische Pflanze nach Europa gebracht und zählt heute zu den beliebtesten Gewächsen unseres Kulturkreises. Dieses Buch erzählt ihre fesselnde Geschichte: von ihrer Entdeckung und den ersten Versuchen der Inkulturnahme über die abenteuerliche Jagd nach neuen Sorten bis hin zu den bedeutendsten Orchideensammlungen der Welt.

Ausgewählte historische Abbildungen ermöglichen zusammen mit atemberaubend schönen aktuellen Fotografien einen kurzweiligen und umfassenden Überblick über die Geschichte der Orchideen. Wichtige Naturforscher, passionierte Orchideenjäger und die weltweit wichtigsten Sammlungen werden in diesem Werk zusammengetragen und bilden einen wertvollen Beitrag zur Orchideenkunde – ein Muss für jeden Orchideenliebhaber!

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Out of Print
By: Catherine Vadon(Author), Claudia Arlinghaus(Translated by)
224 pages, colour & b/w photos, colour & b/w illustrations
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