| The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador: Your Essential Handbook for Exploring Darwin's Enchanted Islands, 3rd Edition Contributor(s): Stephenson, Marylee (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594859175 ISBN-13: 9781594859175 Publisher: Mountaineers Books OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | South America - Ecuador & Galapagos Islands |
| Dewey: 508.866 |
| LCCN: 2015004019 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 7.5" (0.85 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - All new full-color photos in this edition - New planning tips for one-, four-, and eight-day travel options - Includes new opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving, new amenities on various live-aboard outfits, and more The Galapagos Islands aren't a vacation destination for those wanting to sip umbrella drinks by the resort pool--which is exactly why The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador continues to be a standard resource for inquisitive adventurers, nature lovers, and DIY travelers. This new 3rd edition packs in even more interesting and useful natural history and travel information, including: - Significant updates to all the major islands and visitor sites; the number of sites has nearly doubled in recent years - Newly updated and expanded maps - New photography tips for digital equipment and process - New detailed chapter on visiting Quito and mainland Ecuador, featuring primary ecological and historical areas in the Andean highlands, rainforests, and coastal areas - New discussion on how the islands are now a "living laboratory" of global warming, including how wildlife is being affected by changes in food sources |
Contributor Bio(s): Stephenson, Marylee: - When not traveling in the Galapagos Islands or dreaming of it, MARYLEE STEPHENSON has her own consulting business as a program evaluator and social policy researcher. She live in Vancouver, B.C. |