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Spectacular Galapagos (Spectacular) | 
 enlarge | Author: Tui De Roy
Publisher: Universe
Category: Book
Buy New: $218.60
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 910214
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 132
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 16.1 x 12.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 0883638479
Dewey Decimal Number: 508.8665
EAN: 9780883638477
ASIN: 0883638479
Publication Date: September 28, 1999
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Book Description
Over millions of years the story of the Galapagos has been one of birth, death, and rebirth, as volcanoes rise above the "hot spot" only to crumble back into the sea and be replaced by new ones. This cycle has given way to a "magic web" where antediluvian dragons sleep alongside gull chicks and, in the sun-baked interiors, gigantic cacti become the only source of moisture for birds and animals. These islands inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution when he explored them aboard the HMS Beagle in 1835. A pairing of spectacular photographs and insightful text by the award-winning author explores this unique island setting, a collection of animals and an environment unparalleled anywhere on earth.
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Galapagos on your coffee table August 31, 2000
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I treasure the time I spent in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, "Las Islas Encantadas". Tui De Roy has managed to capture the essence of these wondrous islands as much as can be done photographically and make them accessible to everyone. A wonderful gift for those who love nature, or those who have been there.For those who are going there, add Michael Jackson's book on the natural history, Paul Humann's book on the underwater and Barry Boyce's guide book. Tui De Roy's book will whet their appetite and serve as a vivid reminder after the trip is over.
Visually stunning, comprehensively informative. February 3, 2000
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
The author moved to the Galapagos Islands at the age of two and spent over thirty years exploring their natural wonders: Spectacular Galapagos is an oversized presentation pairing a natural history text with spectacular full-page color photos of the Galapagos creatures, blending a coffee table presentation with scientific facts. Highly recommended: Spectacular Galapagos is an astonishing visual wonder in and of itself.
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