The Galapagos archipelago is made up of thirteen main islands and more than sixty other islets, rocks and reefs, scattered over four hundred kilometres of open ocean. Sitting at a confluence of four major ocean currents, the islands are actually the summits of vast undersea volcanoes, and are steadily on the march. How has such an odd assortment of life managed to find a footing in this unruly world? Micro-climates and altitude have combined to form discrete environmental zones: perfect habitats for the islands diverse fauna marine iguanas, petrels, blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises being but a famous few. Galapagos is a rare insight into an incredible landscape, a natural laboratory and an exquisite evolutionary habitat that Darwin described as a 'world within itself'. Both fragile and furious, the Galapagos is unlike any other place on earth.
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The sumptuous illustrations had me positively drooling to gawp at the giant tortoises bellowing as they copulate
incessantly in the warm rain, to feel the Galapagos hawk land with a thunk on my backpack...this is a rich tale of
triumph and tragedy well told...
" (Peter Marren BBC Wildlife magazine )"
The definitive single volume on the Galapagos that
ecotourists and readers from all walks of life have been
awaiting."
" (Margaret Lowman, Author Of Life In The Treetops And Co- Author Of It's A Jungle Up There: More Tales From The Treetops" )About the Author
Paul D. Stewart is an Emmy award-winning wildlife cameraman with the BBC's Natural History Unit and has published numerous articles in leading science and conservation journals.
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By caz
Format:Paperback
I've recently returned from the Galapagos, the islands & animals were amazing, but since buying and reading this book I realise there is SO much more I could have seen and should have been aware of! As well as being an up to date guidebook in its own right, this beautifully illustrated book also gives wonderfully written accounts of the islands' history, (mad murder mysteries), geology and nature (friendly sharks & the penguins' story is fascinating) as well as the main-man, Mr Darwin's star-turn on the islands! Excellent value - a book that delivers much more than just a spotter's guide. I would recommend it as both a reference and companion on a Galapagos trip - just buy yours before you go! (I'm as sick as a Galapagos finch...)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By ND
Format:Paperback
A really useful and interesting book to get you up and running before a trip to the Galapagos. Well written and illustrated but I would recommend linking it with watching the linked BBC double DVD. The DVD is worth watching before and after the trip
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Excellent and beautifully produced
A clearly written, authoritative (the senior author has a PhD in animal ecology), beautifully produced and illustrated book - thoroughly recommended
Published 1 month ago by Jane
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Bought as a gift
I bought this as a gift after having read a copy I borrowed from the library. It's a lovely book - lots of great photos and interesting information about the islands.
Published 3 months ago by LJ
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Its OK
I've always been fascinated by the Galapagos and have many books about them but sadly this is not one of the best. Read more
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Galapagos: Islands that changed the world
This book was ordered to accompany a DVD of the same title. Both items arrived in good time for Christmas and made very welcome presents. Read more
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Bought as a present. The person I bought it for said it was smashing,but then they would wouldn't they?
Published on 24 Dec 2009 by Terence Bowen
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A Basic Review of the Islands
This book was designed to accompany the brilliant TV series Galapagos [2006] and is structured in the same way. Read more
Published on 31 July 2008 by Wildlife Bookworm
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