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Galapagos: The Islands That Changed the World Paperback – January 1, 2006

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Rocky, fragile, beautiful, strange—the Galápagos 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 Galápagos to life.
Galápagos: 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 Galápagos 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.

Print length

240 pages
Language

English
Publisher

BBC BOOKS
Publication date

January 1, 2006
Dimensions

7.56 x 0.59 x 9.65 inches
ISBN-10

0563493569
ISBN-13

978-0563493563
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ BBC BOOKS (January 1, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0563493569
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0563493563
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.71 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.56 x 0.59 x 9.65 inches

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Carol

Best information on Galapagos Islands

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024

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I got this for my grandson who is 12. He says it is a great book on the islands. He is going there for a class trip in 2025. This really sets the stage!!

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WLK

Terrific summary book.

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023

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Beautiful pictures accompanying excellent narrative of the Galapagos Islands development and their current state.

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Ashley V Fischer

Very interesting and well written

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2019

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This is a fantastic book. And I'm not a reader, but was hooked and interested all throughout each chapter. Just wish I could have read it sooner/ faster before my Galapagos vacation was already over. It's really swell to know the history of what you are seeing while you're there. I like that it covers human, animals, and geological topics all together.

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amy rood

helpful guide

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021

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perfect start for trip planning to the Galapagos

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orma bowen

A good survey of Galapagos

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023

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This book is what I was looking for before a visit to the islands. It is a nice overview of the history, nature and geography of the islands.

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2008

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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.

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Dkir5356

Great information geology, wildlife and history of the Galapagos.

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020

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A most read book if you are planning are going to the Galápagos Islands.

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raddoc

Perfect Overview of Galapagos

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014

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Needed good reference for upcoming trip. This book served the purpose perfectly. History, habitat, birds, fish, mammals and geography (and geology) all succinctly reviewed. Illustrations and photography "on the money". Will take it with us for daily reference. Highly recommend this book as a single source for "the big picture" on the Galapagos Islands.

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Chihiro Sugiura

super

Reviewed in Germany on April 23, 2022

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VKM

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2017

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Brilliant.

pjc

incredible book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2013

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This book is just beautiful, all the detail and colour illustrations make it great buy!. It is just as the programme with easily explained information and in excellent condition. All in all a bargain, thank you.
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JC

Excellent book, excellent service

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2018

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Book is excellent as are most BBC Nature books, loads of photographs with good details and explanations following the BBC program on DVD which is also very good. The book is divided into various sections, Land, Sea, Evolution, Conservation and more. I brought this as a used book from Mad 4 Books at a good price and they stated book was “used - like new”. This was a very accurate description, if the book had been given to me I would not have known it was a used book. It was well packaged and arrived promptly. Very happy with purchase and would very much recommend the book to anyone interested in the Islands or in nature in general as the Islands inhabitants on the whole are unique. I would also recommend the supplier.

Pompey

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2016

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This book is amazing and tremendously good value. It is packed with masses of information about the islands and the different species....an absolute must for anyone interested in the natural world and evolution in particular. Also, it is fascinating from a geological perspective. I am delighted with it.

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