Galapagos: The Islands That Changed the World

Galapagos: The Islands That Changed the World
by Paul D. Stewart

Galapagos: The Islands That Changed the World
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Author: Paul D. Stewart
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-28
ISBN: 0300122306
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Yale University Press

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Summary: 5 Stars

If you want to take an exotic trip to South America to visit the Galapagos Islands, but can't actually afford the air fare and hotel accommodations, you'll want to sit back in the comfort of your home and enjoy "Galapagos: The Islands That Changed the World". The commentary was wonderful, and the colors, sites and scenes were magnificent.

This is one of the best nature documentaries I've ever seen and it left me yearning for more. If you have even the slightest love of nature and an interest in the ecology of our world, you'll want to see this outstanding DVD.

Summary of Galapagos: The Islands That Changed the World

Rocky, fragile, beautiful, strange-the Gal?pagos archipelago is unlike any other place on earth. Its geology, its unique flora and fauna, and its striking role in human history intersect in surprising and dynamic ways. This book is the most wide-ranging and beautifully illustrated book available on the famous islands. Not since Darwin's Naturalist's Voyage has a book combined so much scientific and historic information with firsthand accounts that bring the Gal?pagos to life.
Gal?pagos: The Islands That Changed the World describes how tragedy and murderous pirates curtailed settlement of the islands and how the islands' pristine nature, spectacular geology, and defining isolation inspired Darwin's ideas about evolution. The book explores the diverse land and marine habitats that shelter Gal?pagos species and considers the islands' importance today as a frontier for science and a refuge for true wilderness.
The book's extensive gazetteer provides details about endemic plants and animals as well as travel advice about visitors' sites, diving, photography, when to go, and what to take. Vividly illustrated throughout, this guide is an indispensable reference for natural history enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and island visitors alike.

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