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The only portable guide to the flowers found in the mountainous regions of Britain and Europe - now includes the Czech and Slovak Republics, Hungary, Poland, Romania, the Yugoslavian States, Iceland and NW Spain. Every species described in detail with the major characteristics highlighted for easy identification. The colour illustrations, painted from live or fresh specimens, show the full beauty of these exquisite plants. Review of the previous edition: "a splendid book admirably suited to its purpose" (Anthony Huxley in 'Country Life')