The Orchid Man. Rev. H.M.R. Rupp 1872-1956. This detailed biography gives a

This detailed biography gives a good picture of colonial science

ISBN 9780864174154

Here is the story of the building of the road and much of it’s subsequent history

Random House NZ

wrote two authoritative books and described over seventy new species

The Orchid Man. Rev. H.M.R. Rupp 1872-1956. This detailed biography gives aLionel Gilbert. Rupp, (1872 1956) was an Australian orchid enthusiast, a nineteenth century clergyman scientist, who devoted his spare time to studying, drawing and writing about native orchids. He published over 200 scientific papers, wrote two authoritative books and described over seventy new species. This detailed biography gives a good picture of colonial science. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, NSW, 1992. ISBN 9780864174154 Hardback with dust jacket.