Deep Jungle

Eden Books, 2005. Hardcover. Used: Acceptable. Hardback with D/J in good condition. 2005 Eden Books. The jungle is one of the most complex places on our planet and a habitat for which humans have always had a love-hate relationship. The very word jungle comes from the Hindi word for "waste ground," yet these jungles, the world's rain forests, are among the most productive habitats on earth. Written as a companion volume to a PBS series, this look at what the author describes as the romance and the reality of rain forests explores their wonders. Rain forests are among the final frontiers of biological science, and new discoveries occur daily. But, before Western scientists began their exploration of the jungle, Western explorers had to overcome their fear of the deep, dark forests and, following tales of gold and hidden civilizations, begin to penetrate to the interior. Full of interesting biological tidbits and stories of scientists, explorers, capitalists, and indigenous peoples and beautifully illustrated with photos--Deep Jungle is an excellent primer on rain forests and a worthy purchase for all libraries. - . Excess postage may be required for books over 1 kg in weight outside the EU. ISBN 1-903919-55-X 190391955X.