Book Title: Case Studies: A story of plant travel
Author: Felicity Jones & Mark Smith
Publisher: Massey University Press
Book Distributor: Upstart Distribution
ISBN: 978-1-99-101695-9
Blurb:
The transport of living plant material was transformed in 1829 when Dr Nathanial Ward experimented with a form of terrarium, a sealed protective container for plants. It found great use in the 19th century in protecting foreign plants imported to the United Kingdom and Europe, generally in the service of empire.
This lavish book showcases astounding images of some of these plants in locations in both Aotearoa New Zealand and in the United Kingdom, alongside a series of guest essays, including by Dame Anne Salmond, Huhana Smith and Ward’s biographer Luke Keogh, which tell the story of the remarkable transfer of plant material between the hemispheres. The essays also touch on issues such as ecological disruption, Indigenous sovereignty over plants, matauranga Māori, conservation, eradication of weed species and more.
With an opening essay by distinguished writer Gregory O’Brien, this is a book for all who love plants, science and the natural world.
RRP: $85.00
Format: Hardback
Size: 300 x 220mm
Audience age range: 16+
Publication Date: 9 October 2025