The Nature of Southeast Alaska - (Alaska Geographic) 3rd Edition by Richard Carstensen & Robert H Armstrong & Rita M O'Clair (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Everything you ever wanted to know about the flora and fauna of Southeast Alaska is contained in the third edition of this lively field guide to the natural world, from bears to banana slugs, mountains to murrelets. The unique features of the book include <p/>In-depth information about how wildlife coexists with the environment<br>Detailed discussions of mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, fungi, and plants<br>Detailed map of wilderness areas in Southeast Alaska<br>More than 200 black-and-white illustrations<br>A bibliography, list of common and scientific names, and an index<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Everything you ever wanted to know about the flora and fauna of Southeast Alaska is contained in the third edition of this lively field guide to the natural world, from bears to banana slugs, mountains to murrelets. The unique features of the book include<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Going beyond the usual descriptions of flora and fauna of a region found in wildlife and nature field guides, the authors of this guide strive to show the interconnectedness of wildlife and plants in an ecosystem and the relationships to each other within the Southeast Alaska region. The authors, who are both Alaskan residents and biologists, start by describing the various habitats found in the region, then go on to describe the various indigenous animals, plants, and fungi that populate the region. Peppered with detailed line art illustrations, this book combines scientific research with personal experiences to make a definitive field guide for residents of or visitors to Southeast Alaska. This, the third edition, includes expanded coverage of old growth forest biology, previously unpublished line art illustrations, and side-bars containing personal reflections from the authors." --Eithne O'Leyne, Editor, ProtoView<br><br>"This is one book you must have along if you're planning to get marooned on a deserted Southeast Alaskan island. Since the authors--longtime Southeast teachers and biologists--have pondered everything in the Tongass from giant glaciers to the smallest no-see-ums, this book is probably the most comprehensive treatment you can get of the flora, fauna, and habitat of Southeast." --<i>Ketchikan Daily News</i> <p/>"The authors write with humor and insight on a range of natural topics--from banana slugs and slime mold to glaciers, old-growth forests, and the reproductive problems of blueberry bushes. . . . This witty reference book goes beyond the traditional field guide, offering in-depth and entertaining insights." --<i>Fairbanks Daily News-Miner</i> <p/>"<i>The Nature of Southeast Alaska</i> does a good job at weaving together scientific research, personal observations, and down-to-earth writing." --<i>Sitka Sentinel</i><br><br><br>"Unlike the standard nature guides that explain how to recognize common animals, <i>Nature</i> stresses the web of interrelationships that link the regional flora and fauna. This affectionate examination of some of North America's most spectacular surviving old-growth forests will delight backpackers and armchair naturalists." --<i>Los Angeles Times Book Review</i> <p/>"[This book is] the best Alaska regional nature guide. . . . Unlike some more technical field guides, this one can be read with pleasure by nonspecialists. Without sacrificing their concern for facts, the authors conspire to make their text readable by describing their own field ventures in a lively fashion that conveys their enthusiasm." --<i>Anchorage Daily News</i><br><br>
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