Flowers From The Upper Alps: With Glimpses Of Their Homes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021294753)

Experience the natural beauty and diversity of the Alpine region through the eyes of Elijah Walton and Thomas George Bonney, two passionate mountaineers and botanists of the 19th century. This book offers a collection of exquisite watercolor illustrations and detailed descriptions of Alpine flowers, accompanied by insightful comments on their ecology, classification and symbolism, and provides a unique perspective on the complex and fragile ecosystem of the mountains.

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