A sheltered life : the unexpected history of the giant tortoise
Chambers, Paul, 1968-2004
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The giant tortoise is an unlikely but true icon for science and nature, having directly inspired Darwin to create his theory of natural selection. Many people's lives have been touched by these gentle giants, from the Rothschild family to Herman Melville and President Roosevelt.
Main title:
A sheltered life : the unexpected history of the giant tortoise / Paul Chambers.
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Publisher:
London : John Murray, 2004.
Collation:
xiv, 306 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Bibliography: p. 295-300.
ISBN:
07195652869780719565281
Language:
English
BRN:
323458
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