The Desert Sea: The Miracle Of Lake Eyre In Flood
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A stunning work of Australian natural history, The Desert Sea: The Miracle of Lake Eyre in Flood chronicles the rare and extraordinary phenomenon of Australia's largest salt lake filling with water — a spectacle that transforms one of the world's most arid landscapes into a teeming inland sea. Vincent Serventy presents the ecological drama that unfolds when floodwaters surge into the vast, sun-baked basin of Lake Eyre, triggering an explosion of life as migratory birds, fish, and invertebrates converge on the suddenly fertile waters. Written with the passion of a dedicated naturalist, the narrative illustrates how this seemingly barren desert environment harbors a latent vitality that awakens with breathtaking speed and abundance. Serventy details the geological history of the lake alongside vivid accounts of the wildlife spectacle, grounding the wonder of the event in rigorous scientific observation. The result is a compelling portrait of resilience and renewal in the Australian outback, capturing a natural miracle that few people ever witness firsthand.
Author: Vincent Serventy
Format: Hardback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A stunning work of Australian natural history, The Desert Sea: The Miracle of Lake Eyre in Flood chronicles the rare and extraordinary phenomenon of Australia's largest salt lake filling with water — a spectacle that transforms one of the world's most arid landscapes into a teeming inland sea. Vincent Serventy presents the ecological drama that unfolds when floodwaters surge into the vast, sun-baked basin of Lake Eyre, triggering an explosion of life as migratory birds, fish, and invertebrates converge on the suddenly fertile waters. Written with the passion of a dedicated naturalist, the narrative illustrates how this seemingly barren desert environment harbors a latent vitality that awakens with breathtaking speed and abundance. Serventy details the geological history of the lake alongside vivid accounts of the wildlife spectacle, grounding the wonder of the event in rigorous scientific observation. The result is a compelling portrait of resilience and renewal in the Australian outback, capturing a natural miracle that few people ever witness firsthand.