The contribution of diplomatic, military, and naval exploits in the
formation of the British Empire are well recorded, but far less
well-known are those of botanic gardens which, in their own unsung
way, helped to underpin the Empire's commercial success and were
also instrumental in furthering botanical knowledge around the
world. Christian Lamb, distinguished plantswoman and garden
historian, writes in her introduction "It so happens that I
'collect' botanic gardens . . . this book is a nebulous collection
of a few chosen botanic gardens from the vast array available--the
stars in their spheres . . . and the remarkable array of the often
learned and entrepreneurial characters that created them."
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