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Sarah Bilston, "The Lost Orchid: A Story of Victorian Plunder and Obsession" (Harvard UP, 2025)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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This chapter explores the captivating history of a specific orchid that ignited a cultural frenzy in the Victorian era. It examines the interplay between the orchid's popularity and themes of socioeconomic class, media influence, and imperialism.

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