The First Eden - The Mediterranean World and Man (SIGNED COPY)

ATTENBOROUGH, David

ISBN 10: 0002198274 / ISBN 13: 9780002198271

Published by Collins / BBC, London, 1987

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4th Impression Heavy 4to. in blue faux cloth, silver lettering to spine. 240pp, map end-papers, colour plates, index etc. Inscribed 'With best wishes' and signed by David Attenborough on the half title leaf (no other marks or inscriptions) . [CONDITION: A well preserved FINE very clean and tight unmarked copy (thin sliver of very slight creasing to spine ends, hint of tanning to leaves) in a FINE complete Dust Jacket (hint of shelf rub to head of spine panel, looks new in its removable transparent protector) ] . . . NOTE: Depending on destination this item may require an extra payment for insurance. If so, orders made by card will be completed only after you have approved any such extra cost. . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Eden - The Mediterranean World and Man (SIGNED COPY)
• Publisher: Collins / BBC, London
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0002198274
• ISBN 13: 9780002198271
• Binding: HARDCOVER
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Mediterranean Studies, History

From Publishers Weekly

Life on Earth and The Living Planet were print companions to Attenborough's highly acclaimed television series; in this lavishly illustrated volume, also a TV tie-in, he focuses on the cradle of Western civilization, tracing the life of the Mediterranean from salt bed to lush paradise and its ultimate exploitation. History, natural history and archeology come together in a narrative that portrays the changing attitudes of mankind toward the environment. Attenborough surveys early plant and animal life; he discusses climatic changes, noting that today the hostile season is summer. An examination of prehistoric cave drawings leads to the subject of animal gods and sacrificial worship. The domestication of the horse opened the doors to wars and migration; Attenborough chronicles the movements in both directions from the Huns to the Crusaders and, finally, looks at more recent despoliation. The final chapter locates pockets of Edenareas of preservation. BOMC and QPBC main selections.
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