Report on the Expedition to Procure Seeds and Plants of the Cinchona Succirubra or Red Bark Tree

The book 'Report on the Expedition to Procure Seeds and Plants of the Cinchona Succirubra or Red Bark Tree' by Richard Spruce is a detailed account of the author's journey to obtain seeds and plants of the Red Bark tree in Ecuador. The narrative captures Spruce's botanical exploration challenges faced in procuring specimens and observations on the ecological significance of the Red Bark tree amidst political unrest. Through meticulous descriptions of plant species climate conditions and encounters during the expedition Spruce paints a vivid picture of the landscape and the complexities of botanical research in a politically turbulent environment.