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The Galapagos Islands are one of the world's premiere nature
attractions, home to unique ecosystems widely thought to be
untouched and pristine. Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the
Galapagos Islands reveals that the archipelago is not as isolated
as many imagine, examining how centuries of human occupation have
transformed its landscape. This book shows that the island chain
has been a part of global networks since its discovery in 1535 and
traces the changes caused by human colonization. Central to this
history is the sugar plantation Hacienda El Progreso on San
Cristobal Island. Here, zooarchaeological and archaeobotanical
evidence documents the introduction of exotic species and landscape
transformations, and material evidence attests that inhabitants
maintained connections to the outside world for consumer goods.
Beyond illuminating the human history of the islands, the authors
also look at the impact of visitors to Galapagos National Park
today, raising questions about tourism's role in biological
conservation, preservation, and restoration.
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