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Arrivals of Life to the Galápagos

From Berlanga to Darwin, Melville, and World War II

By: Guillermo Paz-y-Miño-C, Avelina Espinosa

From £41.99

Discover the Galápagos, from its first sighting to Darwin's famous visit, Melville's enchanted isles, and a secret WWII military base. This work intertwines history with the geology and unique organisms of the archipelago, brought to life with over 250 figures.

In this book, Guillermo Paz-y-Miño-C and Avelina Espinosa synthesize the events connecting the accidental discovery of the Galápagos Islands by Tomás de Berlanga in 1535…

In this book, Guillermo Paz-y-Miño-C and Avelina Espinosa synthesize the events connecting the accidental discovery of the Galápagos Islands by Tomás de Berlanga in 1535 with Charles Darwin’s exploration of the archipelago in 1835, Herman Melville’s sketches of The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles, of 1856, and the geopolitics to control Baltra Island, or “The Rock”, where the United States established a military base from 1942 to 1946, during World War II. These themes are intertwined with discussions about the historical cartography of the Galápagos Islands, the geology of the archipelago, the hypotheses about the origins of the Galápagos terrestrial and marine organisms, and comparisons between Galápagos and other archipelagos, particularly Hawai’i. Offering over 250 figures and diagrams, this work will appeal to a broad audience, including professors in academia, college instructors, study-abroad and international field-trip leaders (with destination Galápagos), science writers, and policymakers.

Guillermo Paz-y-Miño-C holds a PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, USA. He is an evolutionary biologist, recipient of a Citation for Outstanding Performance from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA, and author of 150 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and editorials. He is the coauthor of the books Kin Recognition in Protists and Other Microbes; Measuring the Evolution Controversy; and author of Evolution Stands Faith Up: Reflections on Evolutions’ Wars.
Avelina Espinosa holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology, and is Professor of Biology and Coordinator of Biotechnology Programs at Roger Williams University, USA. She is the recipient of a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. She has authored 50 publications, including peer-reviewed papers (two cover-journal articles), book chapters, and popular articles. She has coauthored two books: Kin Recognition in Protists and Other Microbes and Measuring the Evolution Controversy.

Hardback

ISBN: 1-0364-0508-7
ISBN13: 978-1-0364-0508-3
Date of Publication: 2024-05-03

Paperback

ISBN: 1-0364-4258-6
ISBN13: 978-1-0364-4258-3
Date of Publication: 2025-01-28

Ebook

ISBN: 1-0364-0509-5
ISBN13: 978-1-0364-0509-0
Date of Publication: 2025-01-28

Categories: Physical Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Earth, Life Sciences, Geography

Pages: 505

Subject Codes:

BIC: WNW, PS, R
THEMA: WNW, PS, R

Pages: 505

"Arrivals of Life to the Galápagos offers a rich narrative of human development on the islands since their unusual and adventurous discovery in 1535. Paz-y-Miño-C and Espinosa skillfully portray the challenges and triumphs of settlers while also highlighting the archipelago's strategic geographic location and geopolitical importance in the Tropical East Pacific. Alongside its powerful historical account, the book also prompts a reflection on the sustainability concerns of the Galápagos Islands today. Through meticulous detail, the authors underscore the archipelago’s unparalleled significance, immersing readers in a compelling narrative of human adaptation and resilience amidst a natural paradise."
- Francisco “Pancho” Dousdebés Galápagos connoisseur since 1986 and active member of Friends of Charles Darwin

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Natural History, Human Conflict, and the Destiny of an Archipelago

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