Turtle

Turtle
Louise M Pryke
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Paperback
h190 x 135mm - 216pg
1 Jan 2021 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781789143362
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A celebration of the ancient, unassuming yet exceptional turtleAs ancient creatures that once shared the Earth with dinosaurs, turtles have played a crucial role in maintaining healthy terrestrial and marine ecosystems for more than one hundred million years. While it may not set records for speed on land, the turtle is exceptional at distance swimming and deep diving, and some are gifted with astounding longevity. In human thought, the animal' s ties to creativity, wisdom, and warfare stretch back to the world' s earliest written records. In Turtle, Louise M. Pryke celebrates the slow and unassuming manner of this doughty creature, which provides a living model of endurance and efficiency. In the increasingly fast-paced world of the twenty-first century, it has never been more important to consider the natural and cultural history of this remarkable animal.
"An informative and entertaining book about one of the world' s most iconic creatures. Captivating illustrations and spectacular photographs augment scholarly but accessible writing to produce a perfect blend. "--Whit Gibbons, professor emeritus of ecology, University of Georgia
Louise M. Pryke is an honorary associate and lecturer at the University of Sydney. She is the author of Scorpion, also published by Reaktion Books, Ishtar, and Gilgamesh.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781789143362
Published: 1 Jan 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 190mm
Width: 135mm
Pages: 216

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