Last chance to see
Adams, Douglas, 1952-20012009
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After years of reflecting on the absurdities of life on other planets, Douglas Adams teamed up with zoologist Mark Carwardine to find out what was happening to life on this one. Together they lead us on an unforgettable journey across the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures that they may never see again.
Main title:
Last chance to see / Douglas Adams & Mark Carwardine.
Edition:
[New ed.]
Imprint:
London : Arrow, 2009.
Collation:
xvi, 206 p., [32] p. of plates : col. ill., col. ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Takes you on a journey across the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures - animals that they may never get another chance to see. This book describes the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the helpless but lovable Kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, and the rare birds of Mauritius island in the Indian Ocean."Descriptive writing of a high order . . . this is an extremely intelligent book." -- "The Times" "This is life or death stuff, but Adams is a writer who chooses not to shake his finger at the reader." -- "Los Angeles Times" "Who would have thought that a book in the field of "ecology/nature.,."could be as lively, sharply satirical, brilliantly written and even funny as this one is?...ranks with the best set pieces in Mark Twain." -- "Atlantic Monthly".Previous ed.: London: William Heinemann, 1990.Publisher?s recommended alternative: 9780679401933.
ISBN:
009953679X9780007290727 (hbk)0007290721 (hbk)9780099536796 (pbk)
Dewey class:
591.68
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2125980