Natural History of Kanchenjunga

by Joseph Dalton Hooker

This is an outstanding travel book appealing to scientists in many fields. Of his extensive collection of plants, the rhododendrons were especially notable and were for the first time introduced into cultivation in England. He also carried out a detailed topographical survey of the area, and this formed the basis for subsequent official maps. Winifred M. Curtis Joseph Dalton Hooker was a pioneer plant photographer. After returning from the Antarctic and working on fossil plants as a member of the geological Survey of Great Britain, he sought the opportunity to study the vegetation on mountains in the tropics. In 1847, helped by a small grant from the treasury, he sailed for India. In 1848-49 from the headquarters at Darjeeling, he explored Sikkim, and Eastern Nepal, reaching the Tibetan passes. His keen observation in many fields is shown in his "Himalayan Journals" first published in 1854. This is an outstanding travel book appealing to scientists in many fields. Of his extensive collection of plants, the rhododendrons were especially notable and were for the first time introduced into cultivation in England. He also carried out a detailed topographical survey of the area, and this formed the basis for subsequent official maps

159 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2023

About the author

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, 1817-1911

Reviews

[Pukar Subedi]

The journeys of Joseph Dalton Hooker are incredibly detailed and thoughtfully put together. Howwever this specific edition is rather lazy. There isn’t even a single map to consult with. There’s no effort to index the various flora, fauna, topography and meteorological terminologies used in the text.