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The Orchid Outlaw: On a Mission to Save Our Rarest Flowers by Ben Jacob is a riveting memoir that immerses readers into the delicate balance of Britain's ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for conservation.
This compelling narrative takes you on a thrilling journey as Jacob, an ardent botanist, dedicates his life to protecting the rarest wildflowers teetering on the brink of extinction. Against the backdrop of Britain's breathtaking landscapes, this memoir beautifully encapsulates the struggles that delicate orchids and other endangered species face due to human encroachment.
Within the pages of The Orchid Outlaw, you will discover:
This eloquent memoir is not merely a tale of personal sacrifice; it serves as a heartfelt plea for collective responsibility towards our planet. The unwavering commitment of Ben Jacob to save these floral gems will inspire you to reflect on your own connection with the natural world.
Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a conservation advocate, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful prose, The Orchid Outlaw: On a Mission to Save Our Rarest Flowers is an essential read that resonates with the urgent call for ecological preservation.
ISBN: | 9781399802284 |
Author: | Ben Jacob |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
Publisher: | John Murray Press |
Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 28 mm |
Publication Date: | 25 April, 2024 |
Pagination: | 320 pages |
Weight: | 240g |
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.
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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.’
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.’