The Smallest Kingdom
| Author | : Michael Fraser |
| Publisher | : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1842463896 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781842463895 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (895 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Smallest Kingdom written by Michael Fraser and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Smallest Kingdom is an illustrated account of the botanical exploration of South Africa's Cape Floral Kingdom and the plants that this region has given to the gardens of the world over the last four centuries. Over Kew's 250 year history, Cape plants and their collectors have contributed greatly to the establishment of the Royal Botanic Gardens,Kew as the pre-eminent centre for botanical research. The book is illustrated throughout with full colour botanical paintings, and will appeal to conservationists, gardeners, botanists, historians, botanical artists, naturalists, and visitors to the Cape.
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