Summer Flowers of the High Alps

"Summer Flowers of the High Alps" by Somerville Hastings is a captivating guide that illuminates the unique and stunning wildflowers thriving in the high-altitude landscapes of the Swiss Alps. Hastings, a botanist, shares his knowledge of these plants, highlighting their special features and how they've adapted to the harsh Alpine environment, while also exploring their vital roles within the ecosystem. The book starts by recognizing that travelers might initially miss the familiar flowers of their homes, but quickly invites readers to discover Switzerland's breathtaking beauty. It explains how the altitude affects plant life, shaping the flowers in remarkable ways, and suggests planning trips in early summer to see them in full bloom; following this introduction, detailed descriptions, photographs, geographical locations, and environmental functions of different plant species are eagerly anticipated.