Wildlife of the Islands by William H. Amos

Wildlife of the Islands by William H. Amos is a richly illustrated natural history volume exploring the extraordinary animals, ecosystems and evolutionary processes associated with islands around the world. Produced as a Chanticleer Press edition, this attractive hardcover combines accessible scientific writing with an extensive selection of colour photography, drawings and maps, making it an appealing addition to any wildlife, natural history or ecology collection.

Amos examines islands as distinctive biological environments where isolation has produced remarkable adaptations and unique species. Beginning with the formation and development of islands, Wildlife of the Islands considers their importance as natural laboratories of evolution before travelling through a remarkable variety of habitats. Subjects include the famous wildlife of the Galápagos Islands, polar islands and northern seas, the volcanic and coral islands of the South Pacific, Asian islands, Australia and its neighbouring islands, the Indian Ocean, Mediterranean islands and those scattered across the Atlantic.

Wildlife of the Islands features memorable island wildlife ranging from giant tortoises and seabirds to marine mammals and numerous specialised species whose development has been shaped by geographic isolation. Its treatment of island biogeography, evolution, ecology and conservation gives the volume enduring interest beyond its impressive photographic presentation.

With chapters including Birth of an Island, Crucibles of Evolution, Polar Islands in Northern Seas, Atolls and Volcanoes: The South Pacific, The Indian Ocean and Across the Wide Atlantic, Wildlife of the Islands is an excellent vintage reference for naturalists, birders, wildlife enthusiasts, students of ecology and collectors of illustrated natural history books.

Condition – Near Fine

Near fine hardcover in a near fine dust jacket. The brown cloth boards remain clean and well preserved, with the binding appearing sound. The dust jacket is bright and attractive with only minor signs of age and handling. Light foxing is present.