A Fragile Paradise. Nature and Man in the Pacific.
Fontana. 1990. Reprint. Stock ID #164665 "The story of Mitchell's journey from the Solomons to Easter Island in the footsteps of nature and man. Travelling by canoe, boat and aeroplane, he explores the beauty and fascination of the South Sea Islands with their unique collection of flora and fauna, and sheds new light on the impact of migrations by Polynesian, Micronesian and Melanesian man. Each island represents an experiment in evolution by which the world's environmental future may be foretold." Publisher's description. When referring to this item please quote stockid 164665.
Black and white maps, colour photographic illustrations, 256pp, guide to National Parks and protected areas, bibliography, index, edges a little bumped and rubbed, library stamp on author's page.
Price: $20.00 AU