A01=Michael H. Jackson
adventure guidebook
animals of the galapagos
Author_Michael H. Jackson
Category=WN
ecological guidebook
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evolution
galapagos
galapagos tourism
galapagos travel
guidebook
history of evolution
plants of the galapagos
practical guidebook
reptiles of the galapagos
visit the galapagos
Product details
- ISBN 9781895176407
- Weight: 610g
- Dimensions: 152 x 226mm
- Publication Date: 30 Jun 1994
- Publisher: University of Calgary Press
- Publication City/Country: CA
- Product Form: Paperback
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Twenty thousand copies of the first edition of this book were sold. An attractive and comprehensive guidebook, it has been completely revised and updated by the author. The reader will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. Management and conservation of the Galapagos National Park is discussed, and visitor information and notes about the various tourist sites are given. An index and checklist of plants and animals with page references and a glossary of technical terms are provided.
M.H. Jackson has worked in the Galà pagos Islands as a naturalist guide and has done research and led tours to the islands for various organizations. He is now teaching sciences at St. Michael's University School, Victoria, B.C. His wife, Monica, prepared many of the drawings and maps for this book.
