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 book written by Albert Millican in 1891. The book is an account of his journey to Colombia, where he spent time canoeing and camping while collecting orchids in the Northern Andes. The book is a detailed description of his experiences, including his encounters with the local people and the challenges he faced while exploring the region. Millican's love for orchids is evident throughout the book, as he goes to great lengths to find and collect rare and exotic species. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in botany, travel, and adventure. It provides a unique insight into the life of an orchid hunter and the beauty of the Colombian landscape. The book is an important historical document, as it captures a time when the exploration of new territories was still a dangerous and exciting endeavor. Overall, Travels and Adventures of an Orchid Hunter is a captivating and informative book that is sure to delight readers of all ages.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.