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Butterfly Isles: A Summer in Search of Our Emperors and Admirals by Patrick Barkham (Hardcover, 2010)
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With a focus on the author's personal experiences, readers are transported to the heart of butterfly habitats, learning about their behaviour, habitat, and unique characteristics.
- Buy it nowTHE BUTTERFLY ISLES~A Summer In Search Of Our Emperors And Admirals ~ P. Barkham
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Butterflies animate our summers but the 59 species found in the British Isles can be surprisingly elusive. Some bask unseen at the top of trees in London parks; others lurk at the bottom of damp bogs in Scotland. A few survive for months while other ephemeral creatures only fly for three days. Several are virtually extinct. This bewitching book charts Patrick Barkham's quest to find each of them - from the Adonis Blue to the Dingy Skipper - in one unforgettable summer. Barkham brings alive the extraordinary physical beauty and amusingly diverse character of our butterflies. He witnesses a swarming invasion of Painted Ladies, experiences the curse of the Purple Emperor, makes a euphoric sighting of an exceedingly rare migrant and as summer draws to a close, suffers from butterfly burnout. He meets some deeply knowledgeable and eccentric butterfly obsessives and reconnects with lovely, overlooked corners of our countryside. As he goes, he looks back at the butterfly collectors of the past and ahead to a future in which many of our butterflies will struggle to survive on an overcrowded and overheating island. Wry, attentive, full of infectious delight and curiosity, written with a beautifully light touch, The Butterfly Isles will become a classic in nature writing.Product Identifiers
PublisherGranta Books
ISBN-139781847081278
eBay Product ID (ePID)93469787
Product Key Features
Book TitleButterfly Isles: a Summer in Search of Our Emperors and Admirals
AuthorPatrick Barkham
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicWildlife
Publication Year2010
Number of Pages304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height218mm
Item Width153mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorPatrick Barkham
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 03 May, 2017
Excellent book
It is now well known as a superb book for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Beautifully written and a perfect guide to British Butterflies.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Aug, 2023
Recommended
Great value, good qualityVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
