The author has drawn from an impressive number of sources to present a vivid picture of the evolution of the tulip from its origins as a wildflower near the Himalayas and its spread via Central Asia to become a much-prized flower in the gardens of Turkish and 17th century Dutch enthusiasts. Growers produced numerous varieties and demand for the rarest ones led to a boom and speculation in Holland culminating in a famous bust.
(Jeremy Swann - bwl 59 Winter 2011 ) |
