The amazing tale of one of history's most daring acts of biopiracy-and how it changed history
In this thrilling real-life account of bravery, greed, obsession, and ultimate betrayal, award- winning writer Joe Jackson brings to life the story of fortune hunter Henry Wickham and his collaboration with the empire that fueled, then abandoned him. In 1876, Wickham smuggled 70,000 rubber tree seeds out of the rainforests of Brazil and delivered them to Victorian England's most prestigious scientists at Kew Gardens. The story of how Wickham got his hands on those seeds-and the history-making consequences-is the stuff of legend. The Thief at the End of the World is an exciting true story of reckless courage and ambition that perfectly captures the essential nature of Great Britain's colonial adventure in South America.
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It was a terribly awful experience to read through the entire book. The author meanders too much minute details on irreverent process of his expedition. Also,Henry Wickham is a mainly bombastic loser who don’t deserve to be called a hero. ????
評分It was a terribly awful experience to read through the entire book. The author meanders too much minute details on irreverent process of his expedition. Also,Henry Wickham is a mainly bombastic loser who don’t deserve to be called a hero. ????
評分It was a terribly awful experience to read through the entire book. The author meanders too much minute details on irreverent process of his expedition. Also,Henry Wickham is a mainly bombastic loser who don’t deserve to be called a hero. ????
評分It was a terribly awful experience to read through the entire book. The author meanders too much minute details on irreverent process of his expedition. Also,Henry Wickham is a mainly bombastic loser who don’t deserve to be called a hero. ????
評分It was a terribly awful experience to read through the entire book. The author meanders too much minute details on irreverent process of his expedition. Also,Henry Wickham is a mainly bombastic loser who don’t deserve to be called a hero. ????
The Thief at the End of the World 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載