The Rough Guide to Ecuador is a comprehensive guide to this culturally and ecologically diverse country, straddling both hemispheres. It includes in-depth information on Ecuador's varied wildlife and vibrant indigenous communities, plus coverage of some of the most awe-inspiring…
The definitive travel guide to this captivating country. In-depth coverage of Ecuador's incomparable wildlife, vibrant indigenous cultures, and awe-inspiring scenery takes you to the most rewarding spots from the Amazon rain forest to the heights of the Andes to glorious, laid-b…
"Galápagos is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural history of this spectacular archipelago. Offering much more information than identification guides, the book provides detailed accounts and more than 650 color photographs of the islands’ habitats, mari…
Historical ecology and archaeology in the Galápagos Islands: alegacy of human occupation
by ProQuest (Firme), Stahl, Peter W., Thompson, Victor D., Astudillo, Fernando J., Jamieson, Ross W., (Ross William), Quiroga, Diego, Delgado, Florencio
fromSociety and ecology in island and coastal archaeology
Introduction -- Humans encounter Galápagos -- Manuel J. Cobos, San Cristóbal, and the Hacienda el Progreso -- Island production for global and local consumption -- Consumption and control in the material culture of Hacienda el Progreso -- Galápagos, San Cristóbal, El Progreso, a…
The Galápagos Islands are one of the world's premiere nature attractions, home to unique ecosystems widely thought to be untouched and pristine. This volume reveals that the archipelago is not as isolated as many imagine, examining how centuries of human occupation have transfor…
The Galápagos Islands are one of the world's premiere nature attractions, home to unique ecosystems widely thought to be untouched and pristine. This volume reveals that the archipelago is not as isolated as many imagine, examining how centuries of human occupation have transfor…