Galápagos: The Islands That Changed the World

Name: Galápagos: The Islands That Changed the World
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Book Synopsis: The first complete guide to the dramatic environment, the wild inhabitants, and the human history of the enchanting Galápagos. 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.

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Explore the enchanting Galápagos archipelago - a place like no other on earth. With its unique geology, diverse flora and fauna, and rich human history, the Galápagos Islands are a true wonder. Our book, Galápagos: The Islands That Changed the World, offers the most comprehensive guide available, combining scientific and historic information with firsthand accounts that bring the islands to life.

Discover how tragic events and dangerous pirates prevented settlement on the islands, and learn how their untouched nature, breathtaking geology, and remarkable isolation inspired Charles Darwin's revolutionary ideas on evolution. Our book takes you on a journey through the varied land and marine habitats that house the incredible Galápagos species, highlighting the islands' significance as a frontier for scientific exploration and a sanctuary for true wilderness.

With its extensive gazetteer, our guide provides essential details on the endemic plants and animals of the Galápagos, along with valuable travel advice on visitors' sites, diving opportunities, photography tips, optimal times to visit, and essential items to pack. Stunningly illustrated throughout, this indispensable reference is a must-have for anyone passionate about natural history, armchair travelers seeking an immersive experience, and island visitors looking to make the most of their trip.

Ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the Galápagos Islands? Get your copy of Galápagos: The Islands That Changed the World and dive into the captivating world of this captivating archipelago today.

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