First published in 1989, Dominica: Nature Island of the Caribbean introduces the essence of a virtually unspoilt country whose volcanic peaks rise imposingly from the sea to provide the home for impenetrable forests and woodlands, themselves the habitat of rare and unique species of parrots and other forms of wildlife.
A land of rivers and valleys, of spectacular waterfalls and world-class scuba diving, the island nation is also home to numerous superb beaches, some made exceptional by their black sand.In this land of contrasts, nature seems to have effortlessly packed a continent into a small island.
Here you will find a choice of climates within an hour’s drive from the capital; the Sisserou and red-necked parrots, both endangered and protected species; lush, canopied rainforests; the world’s second largest boiling lake; o hot springs and sulphur springs; a dramatic Atlantic coastline; a placid Caribbean Sea; and much more.
Richly illustrated throughout, it captures the hitherto little known beauty of this nature island and also provides a brief account of its sometimes turbulent history and rich culture, alongside a comprehensive feature on nature.
Includes more than 350 photographic images

• 285 x 220 mm
• 320 pages
• Hardback

CONDITION: Good, unused, but some signs of age and long-term storage