In the early to mid-20th century, almost half of the Chinese Americans born in the United States moved to China. Fleeing racism, Chinese Americans who sought greater opportunities saw China, a tottering empire and then a struggling republic, as their promised land. This is the first book to explore this extraordinary migration of Chinese Americans.
A guide to the stunning collection of Orchid Award Portraits from the Lindley Collections at the Royal Horticultural Society.
Botanical Illustration: a genre of art that endeavours faithfully to depict and represent the form, colour and detail of a plant. The perfect book for the lover of horticulture, as well as an excellent reference both for botanists and aspiring artists, this collection also includes an introductory essay that delves into the history of the RHS.