Kew: Darwin and Hooker

On 24th November 1859, Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species was first published. Describing the now well-known theory that humans evolved through a process called natural selection, it cemented Darwin as one of the greatest biologists of all time. However, he couldn't have done it without the support, encouragement and advice from his friend, confidant and fellow collector, Joseph Hooker.

Hooker, too, had his own adventures and made his own discoveries - many of which not only aided Darwin, but went on to change what the world knew about plants. Becoming head of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, he came to be one the world's most influential botanists. Across many years, countless adventures and numerous letters, this captivating book tells the story of one of greatest friendships to happen to science.