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Pathless Forest
Pathless Forest: The Quest to Save the World's Largest Flowers is a non-fiction book written by University of Oxford botanist Chris Thorogood. Published in 2024, the book explores the world of plant biodiversity and the intricacies of botanical ecosystems, with a particular focus on the author's quest to find Rafflesia, the world's largest flower. Thorogood combines scientific insights with vivid descriptions and illustrations to bring the reader closer to the often-overlooked world of plants.
Article summary
Pathless Forest: The Quest to Save the World's Largest Flowers is a non-fiction book written by University of Oxford botanist Chris Thorogood. Published in 2024, the book explores the world of plant biodiversity and the intricacies of botanical ecosystems, with a particular focus on the author's quest to find Rafflesia, the world's largest flower. Thorogood combines scientific insights with vivid descriptions and illustrations to bring the reader closer to the often-overlooked world of plants.
Key claims
- publication date: 2024 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- The record states that the publication date is "2024". What evidence would count against this claim?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
Bibliography
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1350070655
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