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Natural History of the Islands of California
Allan A. Schoenherr
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Description for Natural History of the Islands of California
Paperback. Discusses both the human and the natural history of the islands of California, including all eight Channel Islands, Ano Nuevo, the Farallons, and the islands of San Francisco Bay. This title explores the formation of the islands; discuss the history of human habitation. Illustrator(s): Mooney, David; Emerson, Michael J. Series: California Natural History Guides. Num Pages: 502 pages, 55 color photos, 88 b/w photographs, 100 line figures, 27 tables, and 18 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; WN; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 517.
Islands have always been fascinating places, their separateness evoking a sense of mystery and inspiring a yearning for exploration. California's islands are unique evolutionary laboratories, places where plants and animals have grown and interacted in isolation for millions of years. This comprehensive book discusses both the human and the natural history of the islands of California, including all eight Channel Islands, Ano Nuevo, the Farallons, and the islands of San Francisco Bay. It is also useful as a field guide for visitors, and details on reaching the islands are contained in the first chapter. The authors explore the formation of ... Read more
Islands have always been fascinating places, their separateness evoking a sense of mystery and inspiring a yearning for exploration. California's islands are unique evolutionary laboratories, places where plants and animals have grown and interacted in isolation for millions of years. This comprehensive book discusses both the human and the natural history of the islands of California, including all eight Channel Islands, Ano Nuevo, the Farallons, and the islands of San Francisco Bay. It is also useful as a field guide for visitors, and details on reaching the islands are contained in the first chapter. The authors explore the formation of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
502
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Series
California Natural History Guides
Condition
New
Weight
847g
Number of Pages
502
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520239180
SKU
V9780520239180
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About Allan A. Schoenherr
Allan A. Schoenherr is Professor of Ecology at Fullerton College and author of A Natural History of California (California, 1992). C. Robert Feldmeth was Professor of Biology at The Claremont Colleges until his death in 1994. Michael J. Emerson (1954-1989) studied with Robert Feldmeth and wrote his master's thesis on the Channel Islands. David Mooney is a San Diego artist ... Read more
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