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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Bengal tigers in the jungles of India. Birds of Paradise in the
wilds of New Guinea. Penguins on frozen beaches in Antarctica.
These and other charismatic and endangered species find homes
within the world's great wildlife reserves. Only a few persons have
had the opportunity to visit many of these wildlife sanctuaries and
witness these magnificent animals firsthand. Now, for the first
time, the splendor of the world's most impressive wildlife reserves
is captured on the printed page in this gloriously illustrated book
by naturalists Laura and Bill Riley.
The Rileys, who received Pulitizer Prize nominations for their
book on American wildlife refuges, spent ten years researching this
book, visiting reserves on every continent. The 600 sanctuaries
featured were chosen on the basis of exhaustive on-scene reports,
interviews, and personal experiences. From Ecuador's Galapagos
Islands to Tanzania's renowned Serengeti, they represent the last
places on earth where the natural world remains intact. Some of the
reserves are as large as European countries, others the size of
small farms. Many are growing as people everywhere become aware of
their beauty and importance.
The book includes information on each sanctuary's historical and
ecological significance, details about how to visit and what to
see, and a comprehensive index for locating individual species.
A feast for the eyes, "Nature's Strongholds "offers a magical
excursion into these majestic-and seldom seen-paradises. Anyone who
has ever dreamed of taking such a journey will long to have this
book.
Includes: 150 color photographs Information on each reserve's
historical and ecological significance details on best times to
visit as well as monthly temperature and rainfall descriptions of
habitats 75 detailed maps "
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