Natural History of the Islands of California Theodore Payne Foundation A selection with profuse purple

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Natural History of the Islands of California Theodore Payne Foundation A selection with profuse purpleIslands have always been fascinating places, their separateness evoking a sense of mystery and inspiring a yearning for exploration. California's islands are unique evolutionary laboratories, places where plants and animals have grown and interacted in isolation for millions of years. This comprehensive book discusses both the human and the natural history of the islands of California, including all eight Channel Islands, Ao Nuevo, the Farallons, and