The Thief at the End of the World: Rubber, Power, and the Seeds of Empire
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The Thief at the End of the World: Rubber, Power, and the Seeds of Empire
Joe Jackson
The Thief at the End of the World: Rubber, Power, and the Seeds of Empire
The Thief at the End of the World: Rubber, Power, and the Seeds of Empire
Joe Jackson
Descripción
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.
Detalles
Formato | Tapa suave |
Número de Páginas | 432 |
Lenguaje | Inglés |
Editorial | Penguin Books |
Fecha de Publicación | 2009-03-01 |
Dimensiones | 8.38" x 5.48" x 0.97" pulgadas |
Letra Grande | No |
Con Ilustraciones | Si |
Edad | 18 |
Temas | Siglo 19, Británico, América Latina, 1851-1899 |
Acerca del Autor
Joe Jackson is the author of four works of nonfiction and a novel. He was an investigative reporter for the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot for 12 years, covering criminal justice and the state's death row. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He can be reached through his website, joejacksonbooks.com.
Garantía & Otros
Garantía: | 30 dias por defectos de fabrica |
Peso: | 0.354 kg |
SKU: | 9780143114611 |
Publicado en Unimart.com: | 03/03/24 |
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