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27%OFFHenry Nicholls - The Galapagos - 9781781250549 - V9781781250549
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The Galapagos

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Description for The Galapagos Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 24 b and w integrated. BIC Classification: 1KLSEG; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 206.
Formed of dramatic volcanic scenery and home to marvellous beasts, it is little wonder that the first name for the Galápagos archipelago was Las Encantadas: the enchanted islands. In this captivating natural history, Henry Nicholls builds up the ecology of these famous islands, from their explosive origins to the arrival of the archipelago's celebrated reptiles and ultimately humans. It's a story of change, as the islands are transformed from lava-strewn wilderness into a vital scientific resource and a sought-after destination for eco-enthusiasts. Charles Darwin's five-week visit to the Galápagos in 1835 played a pivotal role in this transformation. ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781250549
SKU
V9781781250549
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About Henry Nicholls
Henry Nicholls is a journalist, author and broadcaster,in evolutionary biology, conservation and history of science. He is the author of The Way of the Panda (9781846683688). His first book Lonesome George was about the Galapagos Archipelago and global conservation.

Reviews for The Galapagos
This is the perfect book to take with you if you are planning a trip to the Galapagos. Even if you are not, this is an enchanting and enlightening account of the most scientifically significant islands in the world.
Tim Birkhead The tale of the Galapagos's solitary giant tortoise and conservation icon was told to great effect by Henry ... Read more

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