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Madagascar - The Eighth Continent : Life, Death and Discovery in a Lost World by Peter Tyson (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBradt Travel Guides
ISBN-101841624411
ISBN-139781841624419
eBay Product ID (ePID)144043034
Product Key Features
Book TitleMadagascar-The Eighth Continent : Life, Death and Discovery in a Lost World
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAfrica / General, Essays & Travelogues, Regional, Africa / South
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Travel
AuthorPeter Tyson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight1 Oz
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width5.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews'Whether meeting a leaf-tailed gecko eye to eye... or describing conservation issues and local customs, Peter Tyson provides the most enjoyable book on the natural and cultural history of Madagascar I have ever read.'George B. Schaller, Wildlife Conservation Society'A sharp picture of an intriguing place.'Scientific American'Part field report, part travelogue, part ecological history, Tyson's book is an engrossing testament to one of the planet's most astonishing places.'Discover'This is an absolutely absorbing book. Peter Tyson takes us with him on a journey of discovery, describing Madagascar with a rare depth of understanding, a fine eye for detail, and a sense of wonder that is most refreshing. There is humour, sadness, puzzlement, hope for the future. When you put the book down, you truly feel as if you have been there.' Jane Goodall'Tyson's book blends adventure,science and history into an elegant whole.'Conde Nast Traveller, 'Whether meeting a leaf-tailed gecko eye to eye... or describing conservation issues and local customs, Peter Tyson provides the most enjoyable book on the natural and cultural history of Madagascar I have ever read.'George B. Schaller, Wildlife Conservation Society'A sharp picture of an intriguing place.'Scientific American'Part field report, part travelogue, part ecological history, Tyson's book is an engrossing testament to one of the planet's most astonishing places.'Discover'This is an absolutely absorbing book. Peter Tyson takes us with him on a journey of discovery, describing Madagascar with a rare depth of understanding, a fine eye for detail, and a sense of wonder that is most refreshing. There is humour, sadness, puzzlement, hope for the future. When you put the book down, you truly feel as if you have been there.' Jane Goodall, Whether meeting a leaf-tailed gecko eye to eye... or describing conservation issues and local customs, Peter Tyson provides the most enjoyable book on the natural and cultural history of Madagascar I have ever read.'-- George B. Schaller, Wildlife Conservation Society 'This is an absolutely absorbing book. Peter Tyson takes us with him on a journey of discovery, describing Madagascar with a rare depth of understanding, a fine eye for detail, and a sense of wonder that is most refreshing. There is humour, sadness, puzzlement, hope for the future. When you put the book down, you truly feel as if you have been there.' -- Jane Goodall "Part field report, part travelogue, part ecological history, Tyson's book is an engrossing testament to one of the planet's most astonishing places." -- Discover "Tyson's book makes a strong case that our planet would be a poorer place if [Madagascar] were to continue to wash into the sea." --The Sciences "A sharp picture of an intriguing place." --Scientific American "In this impressive volume, [Tyson] writes about what he learned on [his] visits, successfully conveying both the flavor of field research and the biological mysteries of the island nation."--Publishers Weekly "For readers who have not experienced Madagascar, The Eighth Continent will provide a quantum leap in their understanding of the Malagasy culture and the island's diverse landscape and wildlife." --Wildlife Conservation "A thorough researcher, Tyson packs this book with solid information . . . And he covers an amazing amount of terrain with a scholar's love of detail."--Boston Globe "Science writer Tyson gives us a feel for the breadth and complexity of the world's fourth-largest island and tells us just why it is worth saving." --Natural History "Tyson accompanied four scientists ... on separate field expeditions to the island...In The Eighth Continent, readers relive these marvelous journeys." --Science News, Whether meeting a leaf-tailed gecko eye to eye... or describing conservation issues and local customs, Peter Tyson provides the most enjoyable book on the natural and cultural history of Madagascar I have ever read.'- George B. Schaller, Wildlife Conservation Society 'This is an absolutely absorbing book. Peter Tyson takes us with him on a journey of discovery, describing Madagascar with a rare depth of understanding, a fine eye for detail, and a sense of wonder that is most refreshing. There is humour, sadness, puzzlement, hope for the future. When you put the book down, you truly feel as if you have been there.' - Jane Goodall "Part field report, part travelogue, part ecological history, Tyson's book is an engrossing testament to one of the planet's most astonishing places." - Discover "Tyson's book makes a strong case that our planet would be a poorer place if [Madagascar] were to continue to wash into the sea." - The Sciences "A sharp picture of an intriguing place." - Scientific American "In this impressive volume, [Tyson] writes about what he learned on [his] visits, successfully conveying both the flavor of field research and the biological mysteries of the island nation."- Publishers Weekly "For readers who have not experienced Madagascar, The Eighth Continent will provide a quantum leap in their understanding of the Malagasy culture and the island's diverse landscape and wildlife." - Wildlife Conservation "A thorough researcher, Tyson packs this book with solid information . . . And he covers an amazing amount of terrain with a scholar's love of detail."- Boston Globe "Science writer Tyson gives us a feel for the breadth and complexity of the world's fourth-largest island and tells us just why it is worth saving." - Natural History "Tyson accompanied four scientists … on separate field expeditions to the island…In The Eighth Continent , readers relive these marvelous journeys." - Science News
Dewey Decimal916.910456
Table Of ContentAuthor's Note viNote to the 2013 Edition 1Acknowledgments 2Preface 5Introduction 8I Deep into a Primordial Land: the Perfumed Isle 23II Deep into a Primordial Land: the Spiny Desert 81III Search for the Pygmy Hippo 151IV The Most Beautiful Enigma in the World 218V Island of Dreams 316Epilogue 390Glossary 406Selected Bibliography 411Index 415
SynopsisMadagascar is a land where lizards scream and monkey-like lemurs sing songs of inexpressible beauty. It is a place where creatures you may never have heard of--fossa and tenrecs, vangas and aye ayes--thrive in a true 'Lost World' along with bizarre plants like the octopus tree and the three-cornered palm. And where the ancestors of the Malagasy, as the island's people are known, come alive in rollicking ceremonies known as "turning the bones." Join Peter Tyson on a diverting odyssey with four scientists investigating the fascinating natural and cultural mysteries of this extraordinary land., Madagascar is a land where lizards scream and monkey-like lemurs sing songs of inexpressible beauty. KKnown as the Great Red Island, it is a place where fossa and tenrecs, vangas and aye ayes thrive in a true 'Lost World' alongside bizarre plants like the octopus tree and the three-cornered palm. And where the ancestors of the Malagasy, as the island's 18 tribes are collectively known, come alive in rollicking ceremonies known as "turning the bones." This natural and cultural history of Madagascar is an exploration of what makes the island so extraordinary. It is the only book that combines cutting-edge science and conservation with adventure travel and historical narrative. Perfect for those about to travel to Madagascar for the first time or just want to learn more, much of the historical material will be new to those familiar with Madagascar, even researchers who have worked there for years., Madagascar: the Eighth Continent - Holiday reads and travel literature by Peter Tyson featuring cutting-edge science and conservation, endemic flora and fauna. This narrative explores the biodiversity of island wildlife, habitats, Malagasy cultural history and festivals, includes a details on pygmy hippo, lemurs, chameleons, aye ayes and baobabs.
LC Classification NumberDT469.M26
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