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The Thief at the End of the World

Rubber, Power, and the Seeds of Empire

Rubber, Power, and the Seeds of Empire

By Joe Jackson

By Joe Jackson

By Joe Jackson

By Joe Jackson

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Feb 24, 2009 | ISBN 9780143114611

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Feb 28, 2008 | ISBN 9781101202692

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    About The Thief at the End of the World

    The amazing tale of one of history’s most daring acts of biopiracy-and how it changed history

    In this thrilling real-life account of bravery, greed, obsession, and ultimate betrayal, award- winning writer Joe Jackson brings to life the story of fortune hunter Henry Wickham and his collaboration with the empire that fueled, then abandoned him. In 1876, Wickham smuggled 70,000 rubber tree seeds out of the rainforests of Brazil and delivered them to Victorian England’s most prestigious scientists at Kew Gardens. The story of how Wickham got his hands on those seeds-and the history-making consequences-is the stuff of legend. The Thief at the End of the World is an exciting true story of reckless courage and ambition that perfectly captures the essential nature of Great Britain’s colonial adventure in South America.

    About The Thief at the End of the World

    The amazing tale of one of history’s most daring acts of biopiracy-and how it changed history

    In this thrilling real-life account of bravery, greed, obsession, and ultimate betrayal, award- winning writer Joe Jackson brings to life the story of fortune hunter Henry Wickham and his collaboration with the empire that fueled, then abandoned him. In 1876, Wickham smuggled 70,000 rubber tree seeds out of the rainforests of Brazil and delivered them to Victorian England’s most prestigious scientists at Kew Gardens. The story of how Wickham got his hands on those seeds-and the history-making consequences-is the stuff of legend. The Thief at the End of the World is an exciting true story of reckless courage and ambition that perfectly captures the essential nature of Great Britain’s colonial adventure in South America.

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    About Joe Jackson

    Joe Jackson is the author of four works of nonfiction and a novel. He was an investigative reporter for the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot for 12 years, covering criminal justice and the state’s death row. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He… More about Joe Jackson

    About Joe Jackson

    Joe Jackson is the author of four works of nonfiction and a novel. He was an investigative reporter for the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot for 12 years, covering criminal justice and the state’s death row. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He… More about Joe Jackson

    Product Details

    Category: Science & Technology | Latin American World History

    Paperback | $24.00
    Published by Penguin Books
    Feb 24, 2009 | 432 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-7/16 | ISBN 9780143114611

    Category: Science & Technology | Latin American World History

    Ebook | $12.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Feb 28, 2008 | 432 Pages | ISBN 9781101202692

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    Praise

    “Joe Jackson has written a compelling story of science and politics.”
    –The Dallas Morning News

    “An exhilarating narrative, sweeping us through great discoveries and international rivalries.”
    -Jenny Uglow, author of The Lunar Men

    Awards

    800-CEO-READ Business Book Award WINNER

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