Plant hunters: the 19th century orchid mania
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The Beginnings of an Orchid Adventure
This chapter explores the budding friendship between amateur scientists William Hooker and William Swainson in 1816, highlighting their dreams and challenges in the pursuit of knowledge. It captures the tension between Hooker's desire for exploration and Swainson's exciting journey to Brazil in search of rare plant specimens.
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