In The Eternal Frontier, world-renowned scientist and historian Tim
Flannery tells the unforgettable story of the geological and
biological evolution of the North American continent, from the time
of the asteroid strike that ended the age of dinosaurs 65 million
years ago, to the present day. Flannery describes the development
of North America's deciduous forests and other flora, and tracks
the immigration and emigration of various animals to and from
Europe, Asia, and South America, showing how plant and animal
species have either adapted or become extinct. The story takes in
the massive changes wrought by the ice ages and the coming of the
Indians, and continues right up to the present, covering the
deforestation of the Northeast, the decimation of the buffalo, and
other facets of the enormous impact of frontier settlement and the
development of the industrial might of the United States. Natural
history on a monumental scale, The Eternal Frontier contains an
enormous wealth of fascinating scientific details, and Flannery's
accessible and dynamic writing makes the book a delight to read.
This is science writing at its very best -- a riveting page-turner
that is simultaneously an accessible and scholarly trove of
incredible information that is already being hailed by critics as a
classic. Tim Flannery's account ... will fascinate Americans and
non-Americans alike. -- Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and
Steel No one before Flannery ... has been brave enough to tackle
the whole pageant of North America. -- David Quammen, the New York
Times Book Review Tim Flannery's book will forever change your
perspective on the North American continent ... Exhilarating. --
John Terborgh, The New York Review of Books Full of engaging and
attention-catching information about North America's geology,
climate, and paleontology. -- Patricia Nelson Limerick, the
Washington Post Book World Natural history par excellence. --
Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This gutsy Aussie may have read our
landscape and ecological history with greater clarity than any
native son. -- David A. Burney, Natural History A fascinating,
current, and insightful look at our familiar history from a larger
perspective. -- David Bezanson, Austin-American Statesman The scope
of [Flannery's] story is huge, and his research exhaustive. --
Lauren Gravitz, The Christian Science Monitor
General
Imprint: |
Black Cat
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2002 |
First published: |
April 2002 |
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
432 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8021-3888-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-8021-3888-8 |
Barcode: |
9780802138880 |
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