A Cactus Odyssey: Journeys in the Wilds of Bolivia, Peru and Argentina - Hardcover

Mauseth, James D.; Kiesling, Roberto; Ostolaza, Carlos

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881925268 ISBN 13: 9780881925265

Publisher: Timber Press, 2002

Synopsis

This book presents the stories of three avid field biologists who over the course of 15 years frequently traveled together in search of cacti in Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina. The conversational style of this travelogue allows us to share in the authors' excitement as they encounter plants that have rarely, if ever, been written about. Nearly 195 remarkable color photographs accompany the vivid descriptions of unusual cacti growing alongside non-succulent plants, at altitudes of 8000 feet or more-and even in rainforests! A Cactus Odyssey will interest gardeners, travelers, and conservationists from around the world who wish to learn more about these irresistible plants, and it is the hope of the authors that this book will inspire others to undertake their own cactus odyssey.

About this title

Synopsis:

Three avid field biologists with a lifelong passion for succulents recount their adventures traveling in search of cacti in South America. Includes some 200 superb color photographs, along with vivid descriptions of unusual cacti growing in environments ranging from sea-level rainforest to 8,000-foot elevations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portl

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0881925268
• ISBN 13: 9780881925265
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 306