Description
Susan Orlean's "The Orchid Thief" is a captivating exploration of obsession, rare beauty, and the often-unseen worlds that lie just beneath the surface of our own. The narrative follows the author's journey into the mysterious life of John Laroche, a charismatic and eccentric orchid poacher, and the lengths to which people will go to possess something extraordinary. Through vivid prose and meticulous research, Orlean delves into the passionate, sometimes dangerous, pursuit of the elusive ghost orchid, revealing the intricate ecosystems and human desires that surround it. This book is a masterful blend of nature writing, true crime, and a profound meditation on what drives us to seek out the unique and the wild.
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Ballantine Books
Published Jan 4, 2000
320 pages
ISBN: 9780449003718
paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Jul 20, 2011
322 pages
ISBN: 9780307795298
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First Published
1998
Language
eng
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