"of men and orchids". Vol. 1. 2015. illus. 300 p. Hardcover.

41 chapters about orchids or persons connected to them or whose namewas given to the orchid. - Quote from Harry Zelenko's review:Once in a great while an important (and in this case incredible) bookarrives about the orchid world that makes fascinating reading.Such a book is Rudolf Jennys OF MEN AND ORCHIDSMost of us who are interested in orchids know of Lindley and someof the other better-known taxonomists; this book introduces many,many orchid taxonomists and their varied work; over well morethan a century; that have contributed meaningfully to our knowledgeof orchids. Jennys cogent text compliments the myriad excellentillustrations that fill the book which include images both of thetaxonomists and the orchids they described along with photographs,drawings, paintings, type specimens and engravings, all withaccurate color reproduction in a beautifully designed and printedvolume of just over 300 pages. It is both a superb history book andone that will open eyes and elicit compliments when placed on thecoffee table. This first volume will be followed in the comingyears by three more.