Introduction To South Georgia

Author : Robert Burton
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691156611
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia written by Robert Burton and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-08-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Georgia is rich in wildlife and spectacular scenery, and it is a prime destination spot on most Antarctic tours. This beautifully illustrated field guide depicts the birds, mammals, insects, flowering plants, and other vegetation found in this unique part of the world. It features 368 full-color photographs of more than 180 species, including 65 species of birds, 20 species of sea mammals, nearly 60 species of insects, and more than 40 species of flowering and nonflowering plants. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, with information on status, behavior, threats, and distribution. This one-of-a-kind photographic guide also includes introductory chapters on South Georgia's geography, climate, ecology, and conservation. Features 368 photos of more than 180 species Covers birds, sea mammals, insects, and plants Provides detailed species accounts Includes chapters on geography, climate, ecology, and conservation The only photographic field guide to focus specifically on South Georgia

Author : Rebecca Upson
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN 13 : 9781842466520
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to the Introduced Flora of South Georgia written by Rebecca Upson and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Non-native plants have been introduced to South Georgia since the first sealers inhabited the island in the late eighteenth century. The number of species and their impacts have varied over the years and today 41 non-native plant species are established and many threaten the native species and habitats of South Georgia. This is the first field guide to comprehensively treat these species, providing full colour photographs, distribution maps and species descriptions, plus keys to the grasses and sedges. This guide is accessible to all and also provides an opportunity for visitors to be part of a citizen science programme contributing sightings and improving our knowledge of the introduced flora of South Georgia.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN 13 : 0375807101
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to South Georgia written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Georgia is a remote, sub-Antarctic island located around 1400km southeast of the Falkland Islands. The island is a British Overseas Territory and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seals, penguins, and albatrosses. Its history is closely linked to the whaling industry, and there are still remnants of the industry visible on the island, including old whaling stations and equipment. Today, South Georgia is a popular destination for tourists interested in wildlife and adventure, offering opportunities for hiking, camping, and kayaking. Despite its remote location, South Georgia has played a significant role in global history. The island was first discovered in 1675 by the English explorer Anthony de la Roché, and it became a popular stop for whalers in the early 19th century. During World War I, South Georgia was a critical link in the British supply chain, as it was used as a base for the Royal Navy's Southern Ocean fleet. Later, in 1982, the island played a role in the Falklands War, as British forces used it as a staging point for their invasion of the Falkland Islands. Overall, South Georgia is a unique and fascinating place with a rich cultural and ecological history.

Author : William Harden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Savannah and South Georgia written by William Harden and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Buddy Sullivan
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738585895
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Georgia written by Buddy Sullivan and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Georgia's past has diverged from the nation's and given the state and its people a distinctive culture and character. Some of the best, and the worst, aspects of American and Southern history can be found in the story of what is arguably the most important state in the South. Yet just as clearly Georgia has not always followed the road traveled by the rest of the nation and the region. Explaining the common and divergent paths that make us who we are is one reason the Georgia Historical Society has collaborated with Buddy Sullivan and Arcadia Publishing to produce Georgia: A State History, the first full-length history of the state produced in nearly a generation. Sullivan's lively account draws upon the vast archival and photographic collections of the Georgia Historical Society to trace the development of Georgia's politics, economy, and society and relates the stories of the people, both great and small, who shaped our destiny. This book opens a window on our rich and sometimes tragic past and reveals to all of us the fascinating complexity of what it means to be a Georgian. The Georgia Historical Society was founded in 1839 and is headquartered in Savannah. The Society tells the story of Georgia by preserving records and artifacts, by publishing and encouraging research and scholarship, and by implementing educational and outreach programs. This book is the latest in a long line of distinguished publications produced by the Society that promote a better understanding of Georgia history and the people who make it.

Author : William Harden
Publisher : Cherokee Publishing Company (GA)
ISBN 13 : 9780877970088
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Savannah and South Georgia Vol 1 written by William Harden and published by Cherokee Publishing Company (GA). This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Christopher C. Meyers
Publisher : Mercer University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780881461114
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Empire State of the South written by Christopher C. Meyers and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Empire State of the South: Georgia History in Documents and Essays offers teachers of Georgia history an alternative to the traditional narrative textbook. In this volume, students have the opportunity to read Georgia history rather than reading about Georgia history. Encompassing the entirety of Georgia history into the twenty-first century, The Empire State of the South is suitable for all courses on Georgia history. The text is divided into sixteen chapters comprising 129 documents and thirty-three essays on various topics of Georgia history. Each chapter consists of several parts. First is a short narrative introduction. The second part contains the documents themselves. Following the documents are two essays written by historians regarding some topic relevant to the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a short list of suggested readings. The documents themselves range from the usual: state constitutions, laws, and speeches, to the inordinate: plans for constructing what is regarded as the state's first concrete home, a corny campaign song for Eugene Talmadge, an attempt by the General Assembly in 1897 to ban the playing of football, and a 1962 letter Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote from an Albany prison that preceded his better-known Birmingham letter. Georgia has indeed had a colorful history and The Empire State of the South tells that story. Book jacket.

Author : William Harden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780877970583
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of Savannah and South Georgia written by William Harden and published by . This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN 13 : 7398479611
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to South Georgia written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Georgia is a remote, sub-Antarctic island located around 1400km southeast of the Falkland Islands. The island is a British Overseas Territory and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seals, penguins, and albatrosses. Its history is closely linked to the whaling industry, and there are still remnants of the industry visible on the island, including old whaling stations and equipment. Today, South Georgia is a popular destination for tourists interested in wildlife and adventure, offering opportunities for hiking, camping, and kayaking. Despite its remote location, South Georgia has played a significant role in global history. The island was first discovered in 1675 by the English explorer Anthony de la Roché, and it became a popular stop for whalers in the early 19th century. During World War I, South Georgia was a critical link in the British supply chain, as it was used as a base for the Royal Navy's Southern Ocean fleet. Later, in 1982, the island played a role in the Falklands War, as British forces used it as a staging point for their invasion of the Falkland Islands. Overall, South Georgia is a unique and fascinating place with a rich cultural and ecological history.

Author : WILLIAM. HARDEN
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781033105344
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book HISTORY OF SAVANNAH AND SOUTH GEORGIA,. written by WILLIAM. HARDEN and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: