ISBN: 9781908213051 - the military orchid (nature classics library) (12 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Jocelyn Brooke's love affair with wild flowers and home-made fireworks began when he was growing up in Kent and exploring the countryside of the the Elham Valley. But there was one particular flower, especially rare and beautiful which became an obsession. Over three decades and through two world wars, in the deserts of Libya and the woodlands of Italy, in the chalk downs of Kent, Sussex and Hampshire, he searched continually for his most beloved and elusive Orchis militaris, the military orchid.Against the backdrop of his quintessentially English upbringing and his army career, with ts wonderful cast of snobbish neighbours, eccentric public school teachers and bullish staff sergeants, Jocelyn Brooke blends memoir, botany and satire to recall his lifelong quest. The Military Orchid is a comic masterpiece and became widely revered: Kingsley Amis decribed Brooke as "brilliant and exciting", John Betjeman called him "as subtle as the devil", and to Anthony Powell he was "one of the most interesting and talented" writers to emerge after the Second World War. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated by Gavin Bone and Stephen Bone. Posted within 1 working day. Royal Mail Tracked 24 to UK. Tracked Airmail worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Zustand: New. pp. 152.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. new edition. 152 pages. 8.43x6.14x0.71 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 2011. New edition. Paperback. Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1948. Illustrator(s): Bone, Gavin; Bone, Stephen. Series: Nature Classics Library. Num Pages: 152 pages, 30 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 162 x 13. Weight in Grams: 242. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Over three decades and through two world wars, in the deserts of Libya and the woodlands of Italy, in the chalk downs of Kent, Sussex and Hampshire, he searched continually for his most beloved and elusive Orchis militaris, the military orchid. Jocelyn Brooke blends memoir, botany and satire to recall this lifelong quest.…

Perfect Binding. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. This book tells the story of Jocelyn Brookes life and his love affair with wild flowers. Over three decades and two world wars he searched for his most beloved and elusive Orchis militaris, the military orchid. The covers, binding and text block are all square, tight and clean. Book price includes 2nd class postage in UK only.…

Zustand: NEW.

Zustand: New. The Military Orchid is a comic masterpiece - a blend of botany, memoir and satire the story of Jocelyn Brooke s obsession with one flower - the Orchis Militaris, the military orchid.KlappentextrnrnThe brilliantly comic tale of obsessio.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Military Orchid | Jocelyn Brooke | Taschenbuch | Nature Classics Library | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2012 | Little Toller Books | EAN 9781908213051 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…