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 ...
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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.
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Add this copy of Galapagos: Islands Born of Fire to cart. $48.05, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2001 by Swan Hill Press.
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Good. Without a dust jacket. Slight shelf wear and marking on cover. Content in very good condition. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations.
