The Galapagos Islands: The Essential Handbook for Exploring, Enjoying and Understanding Darwin's Enchanted Islands

by Marylee Stephenson

A dedicated amateur naturalist presents an updated guide to visiting Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. Covers the plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, and underwater creatures; major islands and visitor sites; and travel tips, from planning a visit to what to bring. Illustrations are all new to this edition, including eight pages of color, and variable b&w, photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Travel

158 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2000

Reviews

[Brandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Two and a half years but I finished it… I don’t feel that much more prepared to go to the Galápagos Islands. Lots of bird stuff, and less a well-rounded view of the options of things to do-see. Nothing about people on the islands either, she just stayed on boat tours.