2008-04-22 Fascinating

What a brilliant read. This meticulously researched book weaves together the stories of the botanist adventurers of the 18th and 19th centuries to provide an extraordinary insight into their minds and motivations. The book flowed seamlessly from one story to the next, and provided the right balance between historical accuracy and a damn fine yarn. I was hooked from page one, and would recommend this book as an excellent starting point for anyone interested in gardening history.