Galapagos: Preserving Darwin's legacy (Hardcover)

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Description


This sumptuous large-format book was first produced in 2009 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Charles Darwin Foundation on Galapagos. The book comprises a series of invited essays under the editorship of world-renowned photographer and long-term Galapagos resident, Tui de Roy, who has also provided most of the photographs. The authoritative essays cover the entire spectrum of Galapagos wildlife including the marine environment, unique vegetation such as sunflower trees as well as wildlife including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, and the Galapagos finches that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution.

This new edition has significant updates to a number of chapters including brand new photography and information about scientific developments elsewhere, and a new jacket.

About the Author


Tui de Roy is an internationally acclaimed photographer with many bestselling titles to her credit. She has lived for more than 40 years on the Galapagos, writing extensively about its wildlife and taking many iconic images of its landscapes, flora, and fauna.

Praise For…


"This remarkable book . . . is itself cause for celebration. This book is essential for any deeper understanding of the islands." —BBC Wildlife
"This is a spectacular book--if you want to give yourself (or anyone even remotely interested in conservation) a present then look no further. It is beautifully produced, a really good read and inspiring." —Seabird

"It is the ideal book for the environmentally conscious armchair traveller." —Good Book Guide

Product Details
ISBN: 9781472928597
ISBN-10: 1472928598
Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History
Publication Date: September 13th, 2016
Pages: 240
Language: English