Orchids of Australia. and of evolution

and of evolution

gold miners and timber millers are described and also the changes brought about as the rough pioneer period gave way to the consolidating towns and a more settled way of life

Twelve essays by distinguished authors explore art and science in a completely original way

some of them whole page

ISBN 9781859742563

Orchids of Australia. and of evolutionJohn J. Riley and David P. Banks. A most beautifully illustrated book with detailed and accurate full colour drawings of 150 species of orchid, from the well known and widespread, to the rare and recently described. The genera are arranged alphabetically and the species within each ordered chronologically by date of scientific description. A magnificent botanical work printed on fine art paper. A large heavy book. Princeton University Press, New