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The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad

A True Story of Science and Sacrifice in a City under Siege

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  • 384 páginas
  • 14 horas de lectura

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The narrative unfolds around the world’s most valuable seed bank during the harrowing siege of Leningrad, highlighting the dire circumstances faced by its caretakers. As starvation looms, a profound moral dilemma arises, forcing them to make a heart-wrenching choice that could impact the future of agriculture and humanity. This gripping account intertwines themes of survival, sacrifice, and the preservation of life amidst devastation, offering a poignant exploration of resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

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The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad, Simon Parkin

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Título
The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad
Subtítulo
A True Story of Science and Sacrifice in a City under Siege
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2024
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
384
ISBN13
9781399714556
Serie
Calificación
4,25 de 5
Descripción
The narrative unfolds around the world’s most valuable seed bank during the harrowing siege of Leningrad, highlighting the dire circumstances faced by its caretakers. As starvation looms, a profound moral dilemma arises, forcing them to make a heart-wrenching choice that could impact the future of agriculture and humanity. This gripping account intertwines themes of survival, sacrifice, and the preservation of life amidst devastation, offering a poignant exploration of resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.