Travels and Adventures of an Orchid Hunter: An Account of Canoe and Camp Life in Colombia, While Collecting Orchids in the Northern Andes (1891)

""Travels and Adventures of an Orchid Hunter"" is a captivating account of the experiences of Albert Millican, an orchid collector, during his travels in Colombia in the late 19th century. Millican details his journey through the northern Andes, where he sought out rare and exotic orchids to bring back to England. The book provides a vivid description of Millican's adventures, including his encounters with indigenous people, his experiences of canoeing through treacherous rivers, and his struggles with illness and injury. Millican's passion for orchids shines through in his vivid descriptions of the plants he collected, as well as his detailed observations of their habitats and growing conditions. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of botanical exploration, as well as for those who love adventure and travel writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.