VICTORIAN ORCHID HUNTERS WERE NOT THRILL-SEEKERS
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✍️ The article explores the lives of working-class plant hunters who were employed by wealthy orchid collectors in the 19th century. Despite their sacrifices and struggles, their stories were often sensationalized and hidden from the public eye.
👉 Working-class plant hunters were employed by wealthy orchid collectors in the 19th century. 👉 These men were often poor and ill-educated, and they faced numerous challenges, including language barriers, harsh environments, and exploitation by their employers. 👉 Their stories were often sensationalized and hidden from the public eye. 👉 The article argues that these men were not just victims of colonialism, but also victims of exploitation by their employers, who saw them as nothing more than tools to further their own interests.
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