The Monkey's Bridge: Mysteries of Evolution in Central America - Softcover

Wallace, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1595340408 ISBN 13: 9781595340405

Publisher: Trinity University Press, 2007

Synopsis

Central America is a fascinating evolutionary artifact. Three million years ago, the Panama land bridge emerged as a link between what is now North and South America, and as flora and fauna traversed this great bridge between worlds, they cross-fertilized extensively and one of the Earth's most rich and varied environments developed. The Monkey's Bridge is the story of this extraordinary environment. The culmination of ten years of research and travel, the book combines a vibrant travelogue with personal insights on the landscapes, cultures, and ecosystems of Central America. David Rains Wallace creates an astounding portrait of a captivating part of the world.

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About the Author

David Rains Wallace has published eighteen books, including two more about Central America, The Quetzal and the Macaw: The Story of Costa Rica’s National Parks and Adventuring in Central America: A Sierra Club Travel Guide. The Klamath Knot: Explorations of Myth and Evolution received the 1984 John Burroughs Medal for Nature Writing and Chuckwalla Land: The Riddle of California’s Desert received a 2012 Commonwealth Club of California Gold Medal for Literature. Other titles include The Turquoise Dragon: An Eco-thriller, and Beasts of Eden: Walking Whales, Dawn Horses, and Other Enigmas of Mammal Evolution. Wallace lives in Berkeley, California. (David Rains Wallace)

Edition details

• Publisher: Trinity University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1595340408
• ISBN 13: 9781595340405
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280