ISBN10: 0713675519, ISBN13: 9780713675511, [publisher: A&C Black 2005-08-01, London] Softcover Language: eng
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2005]

London A&C Black 2005 Paperback New in new dust jacket.

CHRISTOPHER HELM, LONDON, 2005. A NEW BOOK. SECOND EDITION. 168 PAGES IN STIFF COVERS A COMPREHENSIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, COVERING ALL RECORDED SPECIES IN 53 COLOUR PLATES WITH DISTRIBUTION MAPS FOR EACH RESIDENT SPECIES. THE LAYOUT AND TEXT ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST VISITORS TO IDENTIFY ANY BIRD, MAMMAL OR REPTILE THEY MAY ENCOUNTER. UPDATED WITH SOME NEW PHOTOGRAPHS AND THE LATEST DISTRIBUTION AND TAXONOMIC INFORMATION. ILLUSTRATIONS BY IAN LEWINGTON. CHRISTOPHER HELM, LONDON, 2005 ISBN 0713675519 9780713675511 [GB]

ISBN10: 0713675519, ISBN13: 9780713675511, [publisher: London: Christopher Helm/A & C Black, (2005] Softcover second edition).Octavo,168 pp.,colour photographs, maps, bookplate, softcover. Until the discovery of the Islands in 1535, the flora and fauna of the Galapagos evolved in isolation, producing strange and marvellous island species, as Charles Darwin found when he visited 300 years later. Nowadays many people visit the islands to see the unique wildlife and still encounter almost all the species that were present when Darwin visited. This is in striking contrast to the chains of extinctions that have occurred in every other large oceanic archipelago following the arrival of man. This compact, well thought out and clearly presented book provides a comprehensive guide to the terrestrial vertebrates on Galapagos. It is simple to use, the text is concise and the innovative use of digital technology has produced a remarkable collection of plates. An informative guide of this kind will help everyone, from beginner to experienced naturalist.
[Prahran, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2005]
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