Wonders of Nature in South-East Asia

by Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy

The origins of mountains and plains. The power of winds and sea. the turbulent courses of the rivers. The mysteries of plant and animal life. These are just a few of the wonders of southeast Asia, now illuminated in this anthology. The editor, a well-known environmental biologist who spent forty years in the region, has collected writings, from ancient times to the present, that reveal its natural beauty. Each abstract describes the area as directly experienced by the writer, and some passages have been taken from specialist sources that general readers rarely encounter. The book also includes illustrations and commentary from Lord Cranbrook himself. His collection will fascinate travelers, geographers, historians, naturalists, and general readers alike.

280 pages, Paperback

First published March 27, 1997

About the author

5th Earl of Cranbrook, born in 1933 and a noted British conservationist.


Librarian note: In the database there is an ancestor of this author with the same name. So, for the British conservative politician go to Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy.

Reviews

[Eris Cardin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book afforded me a much-welcomed and precious exploration of the beauties of my home and the countries surrounding it. A compilation of descriptions and stories from Westerners who have delved into south-east Asia's wonders, this was a delightful book to dip in and out of.

[Rob Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great collection of articles from 18th, 19th and 20th century. From great naturalists like Wallace to unknowm specialist sources. The book is a deep dive in exploring South-East Asia's nature.