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| Verlag | Random House UK |
| Auflage | 2009 |
| Seiten | 256 |
| Format | 14,5 x 19,6 x 1,8 cm |
| B-Format | |
| Gewicht | 210 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 009953679X |
| EAN | 9780099536796 |
| Bestell-Nr | 09953679EA |
After years of reflecting on the absurdities of life on other planets, Douglas Adams teamed up with zoologist Mark Carwardine to find out what was happening to life on this one. Together they lead us on an unforgettable journey across the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures - animals that they may never get another chance to see. They encounter the animal kingdom in its stunning beauty, astonishing variety, and imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the helpless but lovable Kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of Zaire, the rare birds of Mauritius island in the Indian Ocean. Both funny and poignant, Last Chance to See is the tale of an unforgettable wildlife odyssey - and a timely reminder of all that we must protect.
Kurzbeschreibung:
Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine lead us on an unforgettable journey in search of the world's most endangered species.
Klappentext:
'Descriptive writing of a high order... this is an extremely intelligent book' The Times
Join Douglas Adams, bestselling and beloved author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and zoologist Mark Carwardine on an adventure in search of the world's most endangered and exotic creatures.
In this book, Adams' self-proclaimed favourite of his own works, the pair encounter animals in imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the lovable kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of Zaire, the rare birds of Mauritius island in the Indian Ocean and the alien-like aye-aye of Madagascar. Inimitably witty and poignant, Last Chance to See is both a celebration of our most extraordinary creatures and a warning about what we have to lose if we do not act soon.
Featuring a fantastic new foreword by the authors' long-time friend Stephen Fry, and an afterword from Mark Carwardine that considers what has changed since the boo k was first published, Last Chance to See feels more urgent than ever before.
'Douglas Adams' genius was in using comedy to make serious points about the world' Independent
Rezension:
Descriptive writing of a high order ... this is an extremely intelligent book The Times