A Fragile Eden

A Fragile Eden
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 0691048177
ISBN-13 : 9780691048178
Rating : 4/5 (178 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Fragile Eden by : Malcolm James Coe

Download or read book A Fragile Eden written by Malcolm James Coe and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located a thousand miles off the coast of Africa, 32 granite islands called the Seychelles are home to plant species found nowhere else in the world. Fearing the disappearance of this endangered flora, renowned botanical artist Rosemary Wise spent ten years painting the Seychelles' unique plant life in its natural habitat. This book features Wise's beautiful paintings along with her written descriptions of the plants. 79 color plates.


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