{"title":"Margaret J. Grose","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our carefully curated selection of works by \u003cem\u003eMargaret J. Grose\u003c\/em\u003e, an imaginative and insightful author celebrated for her unique contributions to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Margaret J. Grose captivates readers with her beautifully woven narratives that explore the intriguing and often surprising intersections between exploration, discovery, and personal reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003ePlant Collecting in Another Planet\u003c\/em\u003e. In this spellbinding work, Grose embarks on an otherworldly journey that blends scientific curiosity with a touch of whimsy. Through her vivid and engaging prose, she invites readers to consider the broader implications of exploration, both terrestrial and beyond, and the profound connections it can foster within ourselves and the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrose's writings serve as a beacon of inspiration and curiosity, making her works a must-read for those passionate about biographies that transport you to new realms of thought and imagination. Dive into her books and discover a world where the personal and the peculiar intertwine beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plant-collecting-in-another-planet-by-margaret-j-grose-9781760803087","title":"Plant Collecting in Another Planet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnest H. Wilson (1876-1930), trained at Kew Gardens, became Harvard’s most famous plant collector in the early decades of the twentieth century, and established his fame through travels in China and his superb photography. In 1920-21, Wilson collected in Australia, where he was astounded by the plants he found and thought them so different to anything in the Northern Hemisphere that it was like collecting in 'another planet.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilson’s Australian journey was largely undocumented, and the extent of his collection unknown until Margaret Grose unravelled his travels, scrawled pencil diary entries, images from the Arnold Arboretum, and the hundreds of plant specimens found in the Harvard Herbaria. In this book, Grose tells a tale of Wilson’s travels across Australia and the plants collected, with insight into how the landscapes Wilson saw have since changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf note, Wilson appeared free to speak his mind on what he called the 'arboricidal mania' of Australia’s appalling treatment of its trees: 'For God’s sake Stop!' he said with mounting anger. Margaret Grose’s \u003ci\u003ePlant Collecting in Another Planet\u003c\/i\u003e presents fascinating new insights into the deeper thoughts of one of the world’s great plant collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855823327468,"sku":"9781760803087","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/461e414a3b9fee501972d460ee5707a2.jpg?v=1759284540"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/margaret-j-grose.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}