Abstract
This article presents an alternative perspective to the prevailing view that the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens were established solely through negotiations between colonial authorities and the Hong Kong government. We argue that the role of the imperial botanical network should also be considered. The network facilitated the explorations, imaginations, and connections of botanists in Hong Kong from the British occupation to the establishment of the gardens, revealing their contribution to Hong Kong’s significance in the field of imperial botany. Through exploring the people and events surrounding the gardens’ establishment, the article offers a unique perspective on revealing Hong Kong’s early colonial period.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 17-35 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Hong Kong Studies |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2024 |