The Galapagos: A Natural History

The Galapagos: A Natural History

Hardcover

08 Apr, 2014

Charles Darwin called it "a little world within itself." Sailors referred to it as "Las Encantadas"- the enchanted islands. Lying in the eastern Pacific Oc...

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ISBN-10:

0465035973

ISBN-13:

9780465035977

Publisher

Basic Books

Dimensions

9.30 X 6.20 X 0.90 inches

Language

English

Description

Charles Darwin called it "a little world within itself." Sailors referred to it as "Las Encantadas"- the enchanted islands. Lying in the eastern Pacific Ocean, straddling the equator off the west coast of South America, the Galàgos is the most pristine archipelago to be found anywhere in the tropics. It is so remote, so untouched, that the act of wading ashore can make you feel like you are the first to do so.

Yet the Galàgos is far more than a wild paradise on earth-it is one of the most important sites in the history of science. Home to over 4,000 species native to its shores, around 40 percent of them endemic, the islands have often been called a "laboratory of evolution." The finches collected on the Galàgos inspired Darwin's revolutionary theory of natural selection.

In The Galàgos, science writer Henry Nicholls offers a lively natural and human history of the archipelago, charting its course from deserted wilderness to biological testing ground and global ecotourism hot spot. Describing the island chain's fiery geological origins as well as our species' long history of interaction with the islands, he draws vivid portraits of the life forms found in the Galàgos, capturing its awe-inspiring landscapes, understated flora, and stunning wildlife. Nicholls also reveals the immense challenges facing the islands, which must continually balance conservation and ever encroaching development.

Beautifully weaving together natural history, evolutionary theory, and his own experience on the islands, Nicholls shows that the story of the Galàgos is not merely an isolated concern, but reflects the future of our species' relationship with nature-and the fate of our planet.

Product Details

ISBN-10

:0465035973

ISBN-13

:9780465035977

Publisher

:Basic Books

Publication date

: 08 Apr, 2014

Category

: Wildlife & Nature

Sub-Category

: Regional

Format

:Hardcover

Language

:English

Reading Level

: All

No. of Units

:1

Dimension

: 9.30 X 6.20 X 0.90 inches

Weight

:408 g

Editorial Reviews

"The Galpagos: A Natural History is a book that should be on the reading table of all those interested not only in the natural history of the Galapagos Islands but by everyone who wishes to expand their perspective upon the subject of natural history itself--as well as, of course--those who simply enjoy reading interesting and well-written books in general."--The Well-Read Naturalist

About the Author

Henry Nicholls is a renowned science writer and author of three books. He has also written for Nature, New Scientist, and hosts the Guardian's "Animal Magic" blog. Nicholls lives in London.

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