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Pathless Forest: The Quest to Save the World’s Largest Flowers is a remarkable narrative authored by the esteemed botanist Chris Thorogood, dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of Rafflesia, the largest flower on Earth.
Embark on an exhilarating journey through Southeast Asia's lush rainforests, where Thorogood confronts treacherous terrains and encounters the captivating yet formidable flora. This book offers:
Through vivid imagery and compelling anecdotes, Pathless Forest not only reveals the intriguing biology of Rafflesia—a leafless parasite relying on host plants for nourishment—but also captivates your imagination. Thorogood’s passion for documenting these extraordinary blooms and the indigenous tribes that safeguard them emphasizes the urgent need for conservation.
As you immerse yourself in this captivating tale, you'll be prompted to reflect on the countless species that may have already disappeared due to human activity. Join Chris Thorogood in his quest to save Rafflesia and, by extension, the rich biodiversity of our planet.
ISBN: | 9781802062427 |
Author: | Dr Chris Thorogood |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 198 x 128 x 11 mm |
Publication Date: | 03 June, 2025 |
Pagination: | 288 pages |
Weight: | 220g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’