John Alcock
Sonoran Desert Spring
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816513994
- author:
- John Alcock
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The University of Arizona Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 134
- Dimensions:
- 21.46 x 14.02 x 1.24 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, Ecology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Spring in the Sonoran Desert is a vibrant spectacle of life and colour, unfolding over four months. Within its pages, John Alcock reveals the intricate world of plant and animal life that thrives in this seemingly desolate landscape.
Alcock's approach to his subject is a unique blend of science and literature, offering an elegant combination of insight into the natural world. This book showcases the beauty of the desert in April, as well as its hidden wonders.
A naturalist with a keen eye for detail, Alcock provides fascinating insights into the lives of insects, parasites, and flowers, shedding light on their intricate relationships and adaptations.
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