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Miss North's Obsession

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Braving the dangers and discomforts of travel in Victorian times, Marianne North went alone to the remotest parts of the world to paint flowers in their native surroundings. She even has five previously unknown plants named after her. Brian Gear tells the story of this remarkable traveller. With extracts from Miss North's memoirs read by Rosalie Crutchley.
Producer JOHN HARRISON BBC Bristol

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Unknown:
Marianne North
Unknown:
Brian Gear
Read By:
Rosalie Crutchley.
Producer:
John Harrison
Source: Radio Times

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