The Desert Sea: The Miracle Of Lake Eyre In Flood
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, dust jacket intact with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Firm and intact.
A stunning work of Australian natural history, The Desert Sea: The Miracle of Lake Eyre in Flood chronicles one of the most extraordinary ecological events on the continent — the rare flooding of Lake Eyre, Australia's largest salt lake, nestled deep in the arid outback of South Australia. Renowned naturalist and conservationist Vincent Serventy presents a vivid account of the dramatic transformation that occurs when vast quantities of water pour into this ancient, parched basin, turning a barren salt flat into a teeming inland sea. The book details the remarkable surge of wildlife that responds to the flood — from vast flocks of migratory birds to fish and invertebrates — illustrating the raw, primal power of nature to reclaim and renew even the harshest landscapes. Written with authority and deep ecological insight, Serventy's narrative is both a scientific document and a passionate celebration of Australia's unique and fragile environment, richly complemented by evocative photography that captures this once-in-a-generation spectacle.
Author: Vincent Serventy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Macmillan
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, dust jacket intact with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Firm and intact.
A stunning work of Australian natural history, The Desert Sea: The Miracle of Lake Eyre in Flood chronicles one of the most extraordinary ecological events on the continent — the rare flooding of Lake Eyre, Australia's largest salt lake, nestled deep in the arid outback of South Australia. Renowned naturalist and conservationist Vincent Serventy presents a vivid account of the dramatic transformation that occurs when vast quantities of water pour into this ancient, parched basin, turning a barren salt flat into a teeming inland sea. The book details the remarkable surge of wildlife that responds to the flood — from vast flocks of migratory birds to fish and invertebrates — illustrating the raw, primal power of nature to reclaim and renew even the harshest landscapes. Written with authority and deep ecological insight, Serventy's narrative is both a scientific document and a passionate celebration of Australia's unique and fragile environment, richly complemented by evocative photography that captures this once-in-a-generation spectacle.