Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands write by Peter W. Stahl. This book was released on 2020-01-20. Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s premiere nature attractions, home to unique ecosystems widely thought to be untouched and pristine. Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands reveals that the archipelago is not as isolated as many imagine, examining how centuries of human occupation have transformed its landscape. This book shows that the island chain has been a part of global networks since its discovery in 1535 and traces the changes caused by human colonization. Central to this history is the sugar plantation Hacienda El Progreso on San Cristóbal Island. Here, zooarchaeological and archaeobotanical evidence documents the introduction of exotic species and landscape transformations, and material evidence attests that inhabitants maintained connections to the outside world for consumer goods. Beyond illuminating the human history of the islands, the authors also look at the impact of visitors to Galápagos National Park today, raising questions about tourism’s role in biological conservation, preservation, and restoration. A volume in the series Society and Ecology in Island and Coastal Archaeology, edited by Victor D. Thompson
Environmental Historical Archaeology of the Galápagos Islands
Environmental Historical Archaeology of the Galápagos Islands - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Environmental Historical Archaeology of the Galápagos Islands write by Fernando Astudillo Campos. This book was released on 2017. Environmental Historical Archaeology of the Galápagos Islands available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. After their discovery in 1535, the Galápagos Islands remained sporadically inhabited until 1832 when they were legally annexed to the Republic of Ecuador. For three centuries, the archipelago was visited by pirates and whalers and was later the location of industrial size plantations, one prison, and an American army base. Today, the archipelago is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Americas. These events have permanently modified the local landscape but also the terrestrial and maritime ecology. In this research, I explore the ecological effects of the initial human occupation of the archipelago. The overall goals are to explore the initial human-plant interactions during the 19th century and how social, economic, and political relations formed the social landscapes of the early occupation of San Cristóbal Island. I combine the theoretical frameworks of Historical Ecology with the methodological frameworks of Environmental Historical Archaeology and Garden Archaeology. The integrated analysis of historical written records, historical cartography, and microbotanical remains were the research model. The internal layout and agricultural lands of Hacienda "El Progreso" (1870-1904) were studied.
Historical Ecology in the Galapagos Islands
Historical Ecology in the Galapagos Islands - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Historical Ecology in the Galapagos Islands write by Paul A.. Colinvaux. This book was released on 1976. Historical Ecology in the Galapagos Islands available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Galapagos
Galapagos - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Galapagos write by Michael Hume Jackson. This book was released on 1993. Galapagos available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. A list of the dominant plants according to vegetation zone is included. Of particular note is the discussion of the problems of colonisation by founding populations, biological evolution, and ecology, and of the evolutionary processes bringing about species diversity.
Galápagos
Galápagos - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Galápagos write by John C. Kricher. This book was released on 2006. Galápagos available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Galápagos Islands are a paradise for birders, botanists, geologists, and snorkelers, with many islands still devoid of human habitation. Since they lie more than 600 miles west of South America and were never connected to the mainland, almost all plant and animal life arrived here by chance. As Charles Darwin discovered, the evolution of plants and animals is more visible here than anywhere else on earth. John Kricher, a renowned ecologist and Galápagos ecotour guide, presents a detailed natural history of this spectacular archipelago. He looks at the amazing diversity of life found here, from iguanas to penguins, and explains the fascinating geology of these remote islands. Throughout his narrative, Kricher weaves the intriguing history of evolutionary biology that is intimately connected with the islands, and describes Darwin's adventures and observations while he was visiting in 1835. Indeed, Kricher takes his chapter titles from comments scattered throughout Darwin's account of his expedition around the world, The Voyage of the Beagle. Kricher closes his book by assessing the conservation efforts to preserve the Galápagos--and the challenges these efforts have met. Of special interest is the book's richly detailed island-by-island guide. For both the ecotraveler and the nature enthusiast, Galápagos is essential reading. Essential reading for the nature enthusiast and ecotraveler alike Detailed island-by-island guide Vivid descriptions of plant and animal life Fascinating explanation of the islands' geology
