Natural Patagonia / Patagonia natural: Argentina & Chile - Hardcover

Beccaceci, Marcelo D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0963018043 ISBN 13: 9780963018045

Publisher: Pangaea Pub, 1998

Synopsis

Legendary Patagonia, the southernmost region of the Americas, is shown in rich photographs by Argentine naturalist Marcelo Beccaceci. Written in Spanish and English throughout, the book takes readers on a panoramic journey through one of the world's most magnificent and varied landscapes, explaining its formation and the remarkable animals and flora that thrive in the rugged reaches of Argentina and Chile. From the snow-crested peaks of the Andes through arid Argentine steppe lands, deep into the Chilean fjords, the imagery astounds. Beccaceci's reverence for the native wildlife, the focus of his life's work as a conservationist, brings the intimate details of NATURAL PATAGONIA to an international audience. Written in Spanish-English bilingual parallel text and illustrated with 120 color photographs and two maps, the book is fully indexed and includes scientific names.

En español - Legendaria Patagonia, la región más austral de América, es desplegada en hermosas imágenes por el naturalista argentino Marcelo Beccaceci. Escrito en Español e Inglés, el libro lleva a los lectores a un viaje panorámico a través de uno de los paisajes más magnficos y variados del mundo, explicando su formación, y la notable fauna y flora que prospera en la agreste vastedad de Argentina y Chile. Desde los picos nevados de los Andes, a lo largo de la árida estepa y hasta los océanos Atlántico y Pacífico, la visión asombra. La veneración de Beccaceci por la vida silvestre nativa, esencia de su trabajo como conservacionista, pone al alcance de un público internacional detalles ntimos de la Patagonia. Incluida 120 fotgrafías a color, 2 mapas, nombres científicos, y índice.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Ten years ago when I first visited Patagonia, I knew it needed to have a book dedicated to its splendor and rich wildlife. That dream became Patagonia Wilderness, the first book on Patagonia for PANGAEA by author and photographer Marcelo Beccaceci. Natural Patagonia is his second for us, and includes both the Argentine and Chilean portions in one volume for the first time. This new book also has bilingual Spanish/English parallel text throughout, making it entirely accessible throughout Latin America as well as to North America and Europe. Patagonia is a world-class destination and truly one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We hope you enjoy it.

About the Author:

Marcelo Beccaceci is a wildlife veterinarian in Argentina and naturalist guide. In addition to being a photographer and leading naturalist expeditions in Patagonia's wilderness areas, he conducts research on endangered species in Argentina's Iberá Natural Reserve, one of the largest wetlands in the world.

Beccaceci is an active participant with the World Conservation Union, formerly International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) working primarily with endangered mammals, including the maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) and marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus). He has authored numerous scholarly articles in the field and is recognized as one of Argentina's foremost naturalist photographers and conservationists.

Beccaceci is a regular contributor to Argentina's Weekend magazine and writes for Aventura. He is an advisor on ecotourism to the travel industry in Argentina.

His recent books include Natural Patagonia/Patagonia natural: Argentina & Chile (1998) and Patagonia Wilderness (1991) from PANGAEA, as well as Soldados de Noé: La conservación de la fauna silvestre en la Argentina (Nuevo Extremo 1995).

En español - Marcelo Beccaceci es un médico veterinario dedicado a la fauna silvestre y guía naturalista. Además de ser fotógrafo y guiar grupos en las áreas más agrestes de la Patagonia, realiza investigaciones sobre especies en peligro de extinción en la Reserva Natural Iberá, Argentina, uno de los humedales más grandes del mundo. Miembro de la Unión Mundial para la Naturaleza (UICN).

Libros publicados: Patagonia Wilderness/Patagonia silvestre (PANGAEA 1991) y Soldados de Noé: La conservación de la fauna silvestre en la Argentina (Nuevo Extremo 1995).

Beccaceci es colaborador permanente de la revista argentina Weekend y Aventura. Es assesor sobre ecoturismo en Argentina.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pangaea Pub
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0963018043
• ISBN 13: 9780963018045
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144