‘... a fully rounded and wonderfully detailed natural history of England's only ocean archipelago. It works on several levels, as a guide, as a wildlife encyclopedia and as a lyrical celebration of a special place. Rosemary Parslow has written a classic book to add to the remarkable swell of New Naturalist masterpieces in recent years.’
Peter Marren, British Wildlife
‘Authoritative, yet readable, this book lives up to the high reputation of its brand ... by the beach bucketful.’
Andrew Cooper, BBC Wildlife
‘...a priceless treasure trove of wildlife information.’
Kentish Times
‘Beautiful photos, beautiful language, beautiful islands and a beautiful book!’
Cornwall Today
‘Buy this book; you won't be disappointed.’
The London Naturalist
About 30 miles south-west of Land’s End is the low group of rocks and islands that form the Isles of Scilly. Mysterious, romantic and beautiful, they have long exercised the imagination of story tellers and historians.
Rosemary Parslow has spent many years working on the islands, each of which has its own unique character and special plants and animals. In this New Naturalist volume she examines the many aspects that make the islands and their flora and fauna so unique: their geography, geology and climate, the people of the islands, the way they used the land and its present day management.
She brings to life the major kinds of habitats found in Scilly: the heathlands, the coast, cultivated fields and wetlands. She also discusses the people who have been important in the study of the island flora and fauna, and tells the story of the rise in popularity of the islands for birdwatchers.
This book complements other regional titles in the New Naturalist series which include Loch Lomondside, the Broads, the Lakeland area and Northumberland.
. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés."Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
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Descripción Hardcover. Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: Am165
Descripción Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. First Edition. pp. xii, 450. Colour plates and diagrams throughout. A new, unmarked first edition, first printing. [Bibliographic note: This is the genuine first edition, not the almost identical reprint (which is not marked as such). For further details see Collecting the New Naturalists bibliography by Loe - NN103A] Size: 8vo. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 036274
Descripción Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. First Edition. pp. xii, 450. Colour plates and diagrams throughout. A new, unmarked first edition, first printing. [Bibliographic note: This is the genuine first edition, not the almost identical reprint (which is not marked as such). For further details see Collecting the New Naturalists bibliography by Loe - NN103A] Size: 8vo. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 031957
Descripción Condición: New. xii, 450, colour photos. . HB. NEW. New copies still sealed in cellophane. The Isles of Scilly lie 45 kilometres southwest of Land's End. The author has spent many years working on the islands, and in this volume examines the many aspects that make the islands and their flora and fauna special: their geography, geology, climate, the people, land use and management. [9780002201506]. Nº de ref. del artículo: N11062
Descripción Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. First printing. A survey of the natural history, flora and fauna of this beautiful, low group of islands to the southwest of Land's End. 450 pp. Brand new hardcover in dust jacket. First printing. Nº de ref. del artículo: Z07110603
Descripción Hardcover. Condición: New. First Edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0000031359
Descripción Condición: New. Book is in NEW condition. 2.51. Nº de ref. del artículo: 000220150X-2-1