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"The natural and human history of the Galapagos Islands-beloved vacation spot, fiery volcanic chain, and one of the critical sites in the history of science. The Galapagos were once known to the sailors and pirates who encountered them as Las Encantadas-- the enchanted islands-- home to exotic creatures and dramatic volcanic scenery. In The Galapagos, science writer Henry Nicholls offers a lively natural and human history of the archipelago, charting its evolution from deserted wilderness to scientific resource (made famous by Charles Darwin) and global ecotourism hot spot. He describes the…
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1 edition- Other · English · 2014Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group · 195 pages · 9780465035977
Natural historyEnvironmental conditionsHistoryHuman ecologyEnvironmental protectionSCIENCE / Life Sciences / EvolutionNATURE / RegionalTRAVEL / Special Interest / Ecotourism