{"product_id":"2026200016064-secondhand-the-greening-of-gondwana","title":"The Greening Of Gondwana","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First ed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before the continents assumed their modern forms, the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana gave rise to a floral legacy of staggering diversity — and The Greening of Gondwana by Mary E. White chronicles this breathtaking botanical journey across deep time. Drawing on Australia's extraordinarily rich fossil record, the book traces the evolution of the continent's unique plant life from its Gondwanan origins through millions of years of continental drift, climate change, and ecological transformation. Accompanied by stunning fossil photography by Jim Frazier, the narrative bridges the worlds of palaeobotany and living ecology, presenting scientific discovery with the vividness of a natural history expedition.\n\nWhite writes with the authority of a preeminent Australian palaeobotanist, illuminating the profound connections between ancient plant communities and the distinctive eucalypt-dominated landscapes of modern Australia. Her work argues compellingly that understanding the deep botanical past is essential to grasping the fragility and resilience of today's ecosystems. Rich in both scientific rigour and lyrical appreciation for the natural world, this landmark volume leaves the reader contemplating just how much of the present is written in the deep-green memory of the ancient past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342762713307,"sku":"2026200016064-SECONDHAND","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/71ac13b3-075c-411d-b57f-c9444f51bbe1.png?v=1790048770","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200016064-secondhand-the-greening-of-gondwana","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}