The Gigantic Land Tortoises of the Galapagos Archipelago (1914)

The Gigantic Land Tortoises Of The Galapagos Archipelago is a book written by John Van Denburgh in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the giant land tortoises that inhabit the Galapagos Islands. The author provides a detailed account of the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of these fascinating creatures. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring the tortoises to life for the reader. Van Denburgh also includes a history of the discovery and exploration of the Galapagos Islands, as well as a description of the other unique species that inhabit the archipelago. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural history of the Galapagos Islands, or for those who want to learn more about these incredible creatures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.