Last Chance to See - Hardcover

Adams, Douglas; Carwardine, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0517582155 ISBN 13: 9780517582152

Publisher: Harmony Books, 1991

Synopsis

'Douglas Adams' genius was in using comedy to make serious points about the world'Independent

After years of reflecting on the absurdities of life on other planets, Douglas Adams teamed up with zoologist Mark Carwardine to find out what was happening to life on this one. Together they lead us on an unforgettable journey across the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures - animals that they may never get another chance to see. They encounter the animal kingdom in its stunning beauty, astonishing variety, and imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the helpless but lovable Kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of Zaire, the rare birds of Mauritius island in the Indian Ocean. Both funny and poignant,Last Chance to See is the tale of an unforgettable wildlife odyssey - and a timely reminder of all that we must protect.

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Review:

"Lively, sharply satirical, brilliantly written . . . shows how human care can undo what human carelessness has wrought."--The Atlantic

"These authors don't hesitate to present the alarming facts: More than 1,000 species of animals (and plants) become extinct every year. . . . Perhaps Adams and Carwardine, with their witty science, will help prevent such misadventures in the future."--Boston Sunday Herald

"Very funny and moving . . . The glimpses of rare fauna seem to have enlarged [Adams's] thinking, enlivened his world; and so might the animals do for us all, if we were to help them live."--The Washington Post Book World

"[Adams] invites us to enter into a conspiracy of laughter and caring."--Los Angeles Times

"Amusing . . . thought-provoking . . . Its details on the heroic efforts being made to save these animals are inspirational."--The New York Times Book Review

Book Description:

Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine lead us on an unforgettable journey in search of the world's most endangered species.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harmony Books
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0517582155
• ISBN 13: 9780517582152
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 220