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The Orchid Thief
Book • 1998
The Orchid Thief is a non-fiction book by Susan Orlean that delves into the world of orchid collecting.
The story centers around John Laroche, a charismatic plant dealer who was arrested in 1994 for stealing ghost orchids from the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve in Florida.
Orlean's investigation leads her into a fascinating subculture of orchid enthusiasts, including aristocrats, fanatics, and smugglers.
The book explores the history of orchid collecting, the legal and environmental implications of Laroche's actions, and the author's own encounters with various figures in the orchid world.
It is a tale of obsession, passion, and the sometimes dark and humorous aspects of human fixation.
The story centers around John Laroche, a charismatic plant dealer who was arrested in 1994 for stealing ghost orchids from the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve in Florida.
Orlean's investigation leads her into a fascinating subculture of orchid enthusiasts, including aristocrats, fanatics, and smugglers.
The book explores the history of orchid collecting, the legal and environmental implications of Laroche's actions, and the author's own encounters with various figures in the orchid world.
It is a tale of obsession, passion, and the sometimes dark and humorous aspects of human fixation.
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Mentioned by Michelle Norris as one of Susan Orlean 's New York Times bestselling books, later adapted into a film.
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