Bog-Trotting for Orchids

Published in 1904, 'Bog-Trotting for Orchids' by Grace Greylock Niles is an illustrated nature travelogue that chronicles the author's adventures as an orchid hunter in the Hoosac Valley of New England. Blending field notes with local geology, folklore, and conservation themes, Niles captures the beauty of the region's landscapes while detailing her encounters with various orchids, including the rare Ram’s-Head lady’s slipper. The work offers a historical perspective on the flora of the Northeast and reflects the author's passion for nature and its preservation.