The Yucatan Peninsula [Hardcover]

C. C. Lockwood (Author)

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From Publishers Weekly

The Yucatan peninsula, famous for its resorts, beaches and Mayan ruins, is bordered on two sides by the Gulf of Mexico and on a third by the Caribbean Sea. With deciduous rain forests and offshore reefs, it is a naturalist's paradise. Lockwood ( The Gulf Coast: Where Land Meets Water ) spent eight months exploring the peninsula in the Mexican states of Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Campeche, avoiding the tourist areas. The text is an informal account of his adventures while shooting film on land and underwater, in the jungle, on beaches and cave-diving. His photographs--whether landscapes, people, birds or ruins--are stunning. This is a sumptuous book, one that can be enjoyed repeatedly.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 150 pages
• Publisher: Louisiana State Univ Pr (April 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080711524X
• ISBN-13: 978-0807115244
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #456,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning beauty still awaits you in Mexico, March 11, 2001

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This review is from: The Yucatan Peninsula (Hardcover)

If you are the sort of traveler, armchair and otherwise, that prefers quiet natural splendors over raucous fun on the beach, the Yucatan Peninsula will have great appeal. Photographer Lockwood spent the better part of a year documenting the stunning beauty of the areas remaining wilderness, principally at the island atolls of Arrecife Alacran and Banco Chinchorro, and the nature reserves Sian Ka'an and Calakmul. As the extraordinary photos and brief essays make clear, such natural splendors won't last long unless we all treat the land and its inhabitants with sensitivity and respect.

Makes a wonderful gift for anyone contemplating a trip to the area.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Yucatan Peninsula, February 1, 2011

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This review is from: The Yucatan Peninsula (Hardcover)

I met CC when he was living in Akumal. He and his friends took me cavern diving for the first time at Car Wash. I later got my cavern certification. I own a home in Akumal and keep his book there for guests to enjoy. A favorite for me, his book covers so much that I've yet to explore, such as Calakmul. CC's narrative and photography is wonderful. Love to look at the photos and remember diving friends, "There's Richard." "There's Jim." So much has changed in 22 years, but this book is truly timeless. I also own CC's Grand Canyon book.