Among the islands
Flannery, Tim F. (Tim Fridtjof), 1956-2011
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25 years ago, Flannery set out to research the fauna of the Pacific Islands. With accounts of discovering, and naming new mammal species; being thwarted or aided by local customs; Tim takes us on an enthralling journey.
Main title:
Among the islands / by Tim Flannery
Imprint:
Melbourne Text 2011
Collation:
246 p. colour illustrations map
Contents:
Part 1. In the Realm of the Sunbird: Woodlark, the wandering isleArrival of the snake manAlcester, the lonely isleGoodenough not near enoughIsland of lepersPart 2. Bismarck's Isles: ManusNew Ireland, and travelling in timePart 3. The Solomon Islands: Guadalcanal: emperor, king and little pigProbing towards the summitMakira's mysterious ratMalaitaThe face never seenPoncelot's giant and the last great forestPart 4. Fiji and New Caledonia: Bats at the limitFiji's garden isleNouvelle CaledonieThe mystery of Mont Panie
ISBN:
9781921758751 (pbk)
Dewey class:
919.6 AMO
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
114007
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | Libby, by Overdrive - eAudiobook |