Spectacular Galapagos (Hardcover)

~ Tui De Roy (Author) "IMAGINE YOU WERE to take a flight around the middle of the globe on the space shuttle, or perhaps more prosaically, as a tiny fern..." (more)
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Over millions of years the story of the Galapagos has been one of birth, death, and rebirth, as volcanoes rise above the "hot spot" only to crumble back into the sea and be replaced by new ones. This cycle has given way to a "magic web" where antediluvian dragons sleep alongside gull chicks and, in the sun-baked interiors, gigantic cacti become the only source of moisture for birds and animals. These islands inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution when he explored them aboard the HMS Beagle in 1835.

A pairing of spectacular photographs and insightful text by the award-winning author explores this unique island setting, a collection of animals and an environment unparalleled anywhere on earth.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 132 pages
• Publisher: Universe; illustrated edition edition (September 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883638479
• ISBN-13: 978-0883638477
• Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 12.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #428,809 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Galápagos on your coffee table, August 31, 2000

By	JDiver "You haven't lived until you've dived." (Roseville, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I treasure the time I spent in Ecuadór's Galápagos Islands, "Las Islas Encantadas". Tui De Roy has managed to capture the essence of these wondrous islands as much as can be done photographically and make them accessible to everyone. A wonderful gift for those who love nature, or those who have been there.

For those who are going there, add Michael Jackson's book on the natural history, Paul Humann's book on the underwater and Barry Boyce's guide book. Tui De Roy's book will whet their appetite and serve as a vivid reminder after the trip is over.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visually stunning, comprehensively informative., February 3, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The author moved to the Galapagos Islands at the age of two and spent over thirty years exploring their natural wonders: Spectacular Galapagos is an oversized presentation pairing a natural history text with spectacular full-page color photos of the Galapagos creatures, blending a coffee table presentation with scientific facts. Highly recommended: Spectacular Galapagos is an astonishing visual wonder in and of itself.