La Tulipe Noire by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
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Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
French
"La Tulipe Noire" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a novel published in 1850. Set during the turbulent year of 1672 in the Dutch Republic, the story follows Cornélius van Baerle, an aspiring horticulturist obsessed with cultivating a black tulip to win a substantial prize. When political upheaval leads to his imprisonment for possessing his...
Isaac Boxtel schemes to steal his botanical achievement and claim the reward for himself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Margaret Brown
3 months agoI appreciate how this edition approaches the core problem, the narrative arc keeps the reader engaged while delivering factual content. It definitely lives up to the reputation of the publisher.
David Garcia
9 months agoThis is now a staple reference in my professional collection.
Jennifer Thomas
2 months agoI stumbled upon this title during my weekend research and the data points used to support the main thesis are quite robust. I feel much more confident in my knowledge after finishing this.
George Harris
10 months agoI was particularly interested in the case studies mentioned here, the author doesn't just scratch the surface but goes into meaningful detail. Finally, a source that prioritizes accuracy over hype.