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Galápagos: Islands Born of Fire - 10th Anniversary Edition
Tui de Roy
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Description for Galápagos: Islands Born of Fire - 10th Anniversary Edition
Hardback. .
Ever since Charles Darwin visited there in 1835, the Galapagos have fascinated us like no other spot on Earth. This richly illustrated book captures the ethereal, haunting quality of the Galapagos and of the birds and animals that make these islands their home. Acclaimed wildlife photographer and writer Tui De Roy has spent her life exploring the Galapagos and recording their secrets. Here, in spectacular full-color images and in her own words, she shares her intimate knowledge of the islands and her deep love and respect for the natural wonders they conceal. De Roy takes readers from vibrant coastlines to ... Read more
Ever since Charles Darwin visited there in 1835, the Galapagos have fascinated us like no other spot on Earth. This richly illustrated book captures the ethereal, haunting quality of the Galapagos and of the birds and animals that make these islands their home. Acclaimed wildlife photographer and writer Tui De Roy has spent her life exploring the Galapagos and recording their secrets. Here, in spectacular full-color images and in her own words, she shares her intimate knowledge of the islands and her deep love and respect for the natural wonders they conceal. De Roy takes readers from vibrant coastlines to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
168
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
1342g
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691146379
SKU
V9780691146379
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Tui de Roy
Tui De Roy is a world-renowned wildlife photographer, writer, and conservationist who grew up on the Galapagos and returns there frequently today. Her books include "Galapagos: Islands Lost in Time"; "The Andes: As the Condor Flies"; and "New Zealand: A Natural World Revealed". She lives in New Zealand.
Reviews for Galápagos: Islands Born of Fire - 10th Anniversary Edition
"[E]ngaging and inspirational... The author makes one appreciate the fragile beauty of the fiery isles."
The Press "The book is elegantly structured: each chapter emphasizes one distinct aspect of the Galapagos in the hope that by 'displaying visually the essence of its splendid wildness,' the volume can serve as an inspiration to ensure the survival of the islands' threatened animals."
Scientific American ... Read more
The Press "The book is elegantly structured: each chapter emphasizes one distinct aspect of the Galapagos in the hope that by 'displaying visually the essence of its splendid wildness,' the volume can serve as an inspiration to ensure the survival of the islands' threatened animals."
Scientific American ... Read more