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A Rum Affair, A True Story of Botanical Fraud

A Rum Affair, A True Story of Botanical Fraud
Karl Sabbagh
SCIENCE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 296 PAGES

One might be put off by a book sold as " A True Story of Botanical Fraud," but nevertheless, this intriguing tale of bogus scientific claims and fierce debates is captivating. The plot centers around whether some mysterious plants, said to be found on the Scottish Isle of Rum, even exist.  (SCT57, $15.00)





 
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