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Ever since the days of Darwin, the Galapagos Islands have captured the imagination of the world. This book illustrates the ethereal -- even haunting -- quality of these islands in words and pictures. Ten spectacular photo essays showcase the special birds, mammals, and reptiles that make Galapagos their home. Among these fascinating creatures are: -- Sea lions at play -- Marine iguanas at water's edge -- Tortoises of Alcedo Volcano -- Whales, sharks, and vampire finches -- Winged visitors from the wide ocean As the twentieth-first century looms, the Galapagos Islands are reaching a critical crossroads from which they will emerge with difficulty. This vividly illustrated volume celebrates their vibrant essence.
Acquisto del libro
Galapagos, Tui De Roy
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 1998
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- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- Galapagos
- Sottotitolo
- Islands Born of Fire
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Tui De Roy
- Editore
- Swan Hill Press
- Pubblicato
- 1998
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 160
- ISBN10
- 1840370394
- ISBN13
- 9781840370393
- Serie
- Valutazione
- 4,3 su 5
- Descrizione
- Ever since the days of Darwin, the Galapagos Islands have captured the imagination of the world. This book illustrates the ethereal -- even haunting -- quality of these islands in words and pictures. Ten spectacular photo essays showcase the special birds, mammals, and reptiles that make Galapagos their home. Among these fascinating creatures are: -- Sea lions at play -- Marine iguanas at water's edge -- Tortoises of Alcedo Volcano -- Whales, sharks, and vampire finches -- Winged visitors from the wide ocean As the twentieth-first century looms, the Galapagos Islands are reaching a critical crossroads from which they will emerge with difficulty. This vividly illustrated volume celebrates their vibrant essence.