Invasion of New Zealand by People, Plants, and Animals: The South Island (Rutgers University studies in geography, no. 1) by Clark, Andrew H - 1970

U.S.A.: Greenwood Pub Group, 1970. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are lightly bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. 465 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations and photographs! "This book is a report on a revolutionary change in the character of a region, which occurred in a period of less than two centuries. One of the most important factors in the change was the invasion of the area by armies of plants and animals, which, with the help of man, mingled with or displaced the native flora and fauna. Since attention is focused on the complex multitude of elements associated in the area (the things of nature like soils and plants, rivers and mountains, climate and insects, together with man and his impedimenta of institutions, habits, and prejudices), it has seemed to be a useful study for a geographer............" ------- from the Preface.. Reprint (1949). Red Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.