The Remarkable Life of William Beebe Explorer and Naturalist |
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| Author:
| Gould, Carol Grant |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55963-858-6 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2004 |
| Publisher: | Island Press
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| Imprint: | Shearwater Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $94.99 |
Book Description:
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From the Galapagos Islands to the jungles of British Guiana, from the Bronx Zoo to the deep seas, Beebe's biography is a riveting adventure. A best-selling author in his own time, Beebe was a fearless explorer and thoughtful scientist who put his life on the line in pursuit of knowledge. The uniqueglimpses he provided into the complex web of interactions that keeps the earth alive and breathing have inspired generations of conservationists and ecologists.
From the Galapagos Islands to the jungles of British Guiana, from the Bronx Zoo to the deep seas, Beebe's biography is a riveting adventure. A best-selling author in his own time, Beebe was a fearless explorer and thoughtful scientist who put his life on the line in pursuit of knowledge. The uniqueglimpses he provided into the complex web of interactions that keeps the earth alive and breathing have inspired generations of conservationists and ecologists.