Holidays On High Lands: Or Rambles And Incidents In Search Of Alpine Plants is a book written by Hugh Macmillan and first published in 1873. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels and explorations in the Alpine regions of Europe, in search of rare and exotic plants. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the author's experiences. Macmillan describes his encounters with local people, his observations of the natural environment, and his encounters with various flora and fauna. He also provides detailed descriptions of the various plants he discovers, including their physical characteristics and medicinal properties.Throughout the book, Macmillan reflects on the beauty and majesty of the Alpine landscape, and the sense of wonder and awe it inspires in him. He also discusses the challenges and dangers of traveling in such rugged terrain, and the importance of preserving these natural environments for future generations.Overall, Holidays On High Lands: Or Rambles And Incidents In Search Of Alpine Plants is a fascinating and informative account of one man's journey through the Alpine regions of Europe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in botany, natural history, or travel writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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