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PublisherTimber Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100881927201
ISBN-139780881927207
eBay Product ID (ePID)45595673
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Book TitleWild Orchids Across North America : a Botanical Travelogue
Number of Pages321 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicFlowers / Orchids, General
IllustratorYes
FeaturesReprint
GenreGardening
AuthorPhilip E. Keenan
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight24.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsKeenan makes...finding and photographing orchids, sound fun and satisfying in spite of problems with bad roads, heat, humidity, rain, fog, black flies, ticks, and tourists stopping to find out what he's looking at. -- Caroline McCullagh "Let's Talk Plants" (04/01/2004), Keenen has a gift of putting the reader in the locale with picturesque descriptions. -- Suzanne Hively "Cleveland Plain Dealer" (01/01/1999), The author's knowledge of his subject is indisputably first class, as are his authoring skills but what makes this book stand head and shoulders above the rest are the photographs.One of the best books to come my way in many a long year., Philip Keenan brings a naturalist's eye to his passion and makes a convincing case for the excitement of the chase for orchids and the need for their conservation., " If I were to visit the United States or Canada at the right time of year, I should certainly want to take this book with me. As it is, it is a delight for the armchair traveler." -- Orchid Review, June 2006, In the tradition of John Muir, Keenan shares with readers the pleasure of anticipation and the thrill of discovery., This is a joyous book...Even if your interest in orchids is not profound, it will be deeper and your appreciation of our great land heightened, after reading and enjoying this book. -- John E. Bryan "Gardening Newsletter" (12/01/1998), [Keenen] has driven over 100,000 miles ---and walked several hundred more---in pursuit of orchids in their native habitats. Nearly all 145 species native to North America are included in his discussions and photographs. -- Patricia A. Taylor "Trenton Times" (01/31/1999), It's the best book on native orchids in years. -- John Van de Water "Newark Star-Ledger" (01/06/1999), An engaging botanical travelog.The descriptions are greatly enhanced by the author's beautifully printed color photographs.A compelling, lively, and engrossing account of a naturalist's passion for a group of hauntingly beautiful and ecologically threatened species... Highly recommended. -- L. G. Kavaljian "Choice" (05/01/1998), "Wild Orchids Across North America" is that great rarity, a book that is absolutely "sui generis."We are treated to Mr Keenan's marvelous descriptions of countryside from California and Arizona to his native New England and to his passionate account of wild orchids. -- Allen Lacy "Homeground" (02/01/1999), In the tradition of John Muir, Keenan shares with readers the pleasure of anticipation and the thrill of discovery. -- Downs Matthews "Wildlife Conservations" (02/01/1999), "If I were to visit the United States or Canada at the right time of year, I should certainly want to take this book with me. As it is, it is a delight for the armchair traveler." -- Orchid Review, June 2006, Pick up this book and take a tour of North American orchids while sipping hot tea and curled up with a warm blanket. You'll be transported to various wilderness scenes as I was. The book will cause you to start looking for orchids wherever your path may take you. -- Diana Pederson "Suite101.com" (01/29/2001), A delightful botanical reading adventure. -- Ethel Fried "Manchester (CT) Journal Inquirer" (05/27/2000), A beautifully done verbal and visual travelogue on nearly all of the 145 spp./ 35 gen. In 'North America excluding Florida and Mexico' with superb photos and excellent techn. Back matter., A down to earth and personal account of Mr. Keenan's passionate and enthusiastic journey throughout North America in search of these plants. -- Stephen Walker "New Hampshire Audubon Society" (03/23/2000), This book is as rare a treasure as the plants it describes. -- Ken Druse "House Beautiful" (05/01/1999)
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal584.40973
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisAppealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is intended both to document many of our native species and to inspire others to respectfully explore the wealth of orchids. Includes 170 superb color photographs., The author traveled many miles in pursuit of the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S.--with superb photographs--is intended both to document many of our native species and to inspire others to respectfully explore the wealth of orchids and other fascinating wildlife still to be found on our continent despite encroaching development.
LC Classification NumberQK495.O64K397 2005
