Galápagos

An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

AvRandy Moore,USA) Moore, Randy (University of Minnesota

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Winner, 2022 RUSA Outstanding Reference SourceThis encyclopedia provides readers with a comprehensive look at the Galápagos Islands, from the wildlife and scientists that made them famous to the challenges and issues the islands face today.In the mid-1800s, the Galápagos Islands served as Charles Darwin's playground, a volcanic archipelago where he famously worked on his theories of evolution and natural selection. But who actually discovered the islands? Why didn't any country claim them for more than 200 years? And is ecotourism hurting or helping these mysterious islands?This volume explores the history, science, and culture of the Galápagos Islands. A preface, introduction, chronology, and "Galápagos at a Glance" primer introduce readers to the islands that are so famously associated with Charles Darwin. Twelve thematic essays allow readers to explore such topics as evolution, the geology of the islands, invasive species, and tourism in depth. Topical entries follow, covering key individuals and organizations as well as other important concepts and ideas.Thirteen primary document excerpts allow readers to study firsthand accounts from explorers and visitors to the islands. Appendices, a glossary, a bibliography, and sidebars round out the text. Students of history, geography, and science will find this volume informative, while general readers will be intrigued to learn about these unique islands.

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Utgivningsdatum2021-01-13
Mått178 x 254 x 33 mm
Vikt1 077 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor464
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781440864698
UtmärkelserWinner of 2022 Outstanding Reference Source 2022

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PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionAbbreviationsChronologyGalápagos at a GlancePart I: Thematic EssaysGeology, Volcanoes, and LavaClimate, Currents, and WeatherDarwin in GalápagosThe Mysteries of Floreana IslandBaltra and World War IIGiant Tortoises: The Galápagos of GalápagosDarwin's FinchesEvolution in Galápagos: The Work of Rosemary and Peter GrantPlants and Vegetative ZonesTourismInvasive SpeciesThe Future of GalápagosPart II: Topical EntriesAgassiz, Louis and ElizabethAgricultureAlbatrossAngermeyersBaltra PineBaur, GeorgBeachesBeebe, Charles WilliamBerlanga, Fray Tomás deBiosecurityBirdsBlackberryBoats of NoteBoobiesBowman, Robert I.California Academy of Sciences Expedition 1905–1906Casa MatrizCharles Darwin Foundation and Research StationClimate ChangeCobos, Manuel JuliánCoffeeColnett, JamesColonization by Plants and AnimalsCowley, AmbroseCreationismDampier, WilliamDarling, SarahDarwin, Charles RobertDarwin's Finches: Truth and LegendDarwin's Name in GalápagosEibl-Eibesfeldt, IrenäusFawkes, GuyFiliate Science Antrorse: A Search for UtopiaThe First Biological Research StationFishFitzRoy, RobertFlightless CormorantsFrigatebirdsGalápagosGalápagos HawkGalápagos Marine ReserveGalápagos National ParkGalápagos PenguinGalápagos TomatoGeckosGould, John and ElizabethGovernance: Galápagos Governing CouncilHawai'i: Comparisons with GalápagosHitler in Galápagos?HMS BeagleHooker, Joseph DaltonHotel GalápagosHuxley, Julian SorellHydrothermal VentsIntentionally Introduced InvadersInternational Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)InvertebratesJessicaKicker RockLack, DavidLand IguanasLava LizardsLawson, NicholasLonesome GeorgeLowe, PercyMammalsMangrovesMapsMarine IguanaMelville, HermanMockingbirdsMoviesNames of IslandsNaturalist GuidesNorwegiansOpuntia (Prickly Pear Cactus)OrchilsPalo Santo (Bursera spp.)Penal ColoniesPhilornis downsiPirates and WhalersPost Office BayProject IsabelaProtecting Wildlife Before GNPQuinineRays and SharksReiser, SaydeeRoosevelt, Franklin DelanoRules of Galápagos National ParkSalt and Minas de SalScalesiaSea Lions and Fur Sea LionsSea TurtlesSnakesSpecial Law of 1998Stokes, PringleSvaapTownsUNESCO World Heritage SiteVan Straelen, VictorVillamil, José MaríaVon Hagen, Victor WolfgangVoyage of the Beagle, TheWall of TearsWatkins, PatrickWaved AlbatrossWittmersWolf, TheodorPart III: Primary DocumentsDocument 1: Tomás Berlanga Discovers Galápagos, 1535Document 2: A Literary Pirate Visits Galápagos, 1684Document 3: Ambrose Cowley Names Some Islands in Galápagos, 1688Document 4: Woodes Rogers Describes His Tour of the Islands, 1709Document 5: David Porter Describes Some of the Islands' Plants and Animals, 1812Document 6: David Porter Wonders about the Origin of Galápagos' Strange Animals, 1812Document 7: George Byron Finds "As Wild and Desolate a Scene as Imagination Can Picture," 1825Document 8: "Our Respiration Now Became Difficult": An Eyewitness Account of a Terrifying Volcanic Eruption in Galápagos, 1825Document 9: Charles Darwin's First Impressions of Galápagos, 1835Document 10: Charles Darwin's Strange Encounters with Marine Iguanas, 1839Document 11: Charles Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle, the World's Most Famous Writing about Galápagos, 1845Document 12: Herman Melville and the Desolation of Galápagos, 1854Document 13: Agassiz Disagrees with Darwin, 1872Appendix 1: The Major Islands and Their Visitor SitesAppendix 2: Darwin Aboard the BeagleGlossaryBibliographyIndex