The Windward Road: Adventures of a Naturalist on Remote Caribbean Shores
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (741 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813044847 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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A great book on the beginnings of sea turtle conservation M A great book on the beginnings of sea turtle conservation! Through his personal anecdotes, Archie Carr (the father of sea turtle conservation and founder of what is now STC-- Sea Turtle Conservancy) takes us back to his travels around the Caribbean and his search for the green sea turtle. His conversations and interactions with the locals give us insight as to how these turtles sustained the lives of the locals (both by providing work and food) from the places he visited and makes us understand how . "Political history brought to 'everyday' life" according to AlSmith. A beautifully written account that brings personal post colonial relations, and life experiences, alive for the reader. The claimed political point about mimicry was weak for me, confined to a statement or two, but still a hugely enjoyable read.. A delightful book by a wonderful naturalist Archie Carr was the Godfather of modern sea-turtle biology and an outspoken advocate of turtle conservation who did more than anyone else to bring our attention to these creatures. The Windward Road is a masterpiece of Natural History writing, capturing a magical moment in time as Carr delves into the secret lives of the great green turtles and takes us with him on journeys to Caribbean islands as yet largely unspoiled by the wave of development that was to come. Anyone interested in conservation bi
Archie Carr’s unmatched style of nature writing, accessible to experienced naturalists and laypersons alike, explores some of nature’s darkest mysteries with humor and much delight. He authored many books about sea turtles as well as his life as a naturalist, including So Excellent a Fishe and Ulendo. . His captivating stories of exploring the Caribbean while researching green turtles bring to life his deep passion for the people and biological diversity of the tropics. Archie Carr was professor of zoology at the University of Florida, a research associate of the American Museum of Natural History, and founder of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation. From the Back CoverWinner of the John Burroughs Medal, American Museum of Natural History“The most compelling account of sea turtle ecology the world had ever seen.”—Research in Review“A naturalist with a taste for adventure
Archie Carr’s unmatched style of nature writing, accessible to experienced naturalists and laypersons alike, explores some of nature’s darkest mysteries with humor and much delight. Winner of the John Burroughs Medal, American Museum of Natural History“A naturalist with a taste for adventure as a state of mind proves an absorbing storyteller as he wanders the Caribbean coasts.”—Kirkus Reviews“The most compelling account of sea turtle ecology the world had ever seen.”—Research in Review“Writing in the best tradition of the great naturalist explorers.”—Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring “This is a classic and it remains as fresh and vibrant as ever.”—Marine Turtle Newsletter“Written with verve and drive and clarity and joyousness.”—Chicago Tribune“A delightful and absorbing adventure story, which acquires those characteristics through the author’s love of nature and its creatures, both human and otherwise.”—San Francisco ExaminerOriginally published in 1956, The Windward Road helped set in motion a movem