{"product_id":"2026770000743-secondhand-the-doomsday-book-of-animals-a-unique-natural-history-of-three-hundred-vanished-species","title":"The Doomsday Book Of Animals: A Unique Natural History Of Three Hundred Vanished Species","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in natural history and conservation literature, The Doomsday Book of Animals chronicles the tragic fates of three hundred species that have been driven to extinction, primarily through human activity. Written with both scientific rigor and elegiac prose, David Day presents a sweeping and sobering account of creatures lost forever — from the iconic Dodo and the Great Auk to lesser-known mammals, reptiles, and birds that vanished quietly from the earth. Each entry details the animal's habitat, behavior, and the specific circumstances of its extinction, creating a cumulative portrait of ecological devastation that is as informative as it is haunting. The tone is authoritative yet deeply mournful, urging readers to confront humanity's role as the dominant force of destruction in the natural world. A vital reference for naturalists, conservationists, and general readers alike, this encyclopedic volume stands as both a memorial to the lost and a powerful warning about the fragility of life on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48824224284891,"sku":"2026770000743-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e68bf3f1-3285-4e53-86d3-a85659e0e13a.png?v=1780243211","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000743-secondhand-the-doomsday-book-of-animals-a-unique-natural-history-of-three-hundred-vanished-species","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}