Among the islands
Flannery, Tim2011
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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
Author:
Imprint:
Melbourne Text 2011
Collation:
246 p. colour illustrations map
Contents:
Part 1. In the Realm of the Sunbird: Woodlark, the wandering isle -- Arrival of the snake man -- Alcester, the lonely isle -- Goodenough not near enough -- Island of lepers -- Part 2. Bismarck's Isles: Manus -- New Ireland, and travelling in time -- Part 3. The Solomon Islands: Guadalcanal: emperor, king and little pig -- Probing towards the summit -- Makira's mysterious rat -- Malaita -- The face never seen -- Poncelot's giant and the last great forest -- Part 4. Fiji and New Caledonia: Bats at the limit -- Fiji's garden isle -- Nouvelle Caledonie -- The 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 |