Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century by Tom Lathan Hardcov

Description: Lost Wonders by Tom Lathan, Claire Kohda What happens when the delicate balance of life is disturbed? Lost Wonders tells ten remarkable stories of species which have become extinct since the turn of the millennium. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In Lost Wonders Tom Lathan tells ten powerful stories of species that have lived, died out and been declared extinct since the turn of the twenty-first century.Superb storytelling . . . an exhilarating and vital book - Charles Foster, author of Cry of the WildMany scientists believe that we are currently living through the Earths sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at a rate not seen for tens of millions of years - a trend that will only accelerate as climate change and other pressures intensify. What does it mean to live in such a time? And what exactly do we lose when a species goes extinct?In a series of fascinating encounters with subjects that are now nowhere to be found on Earth - from giant tortoises to minuscule snails the size of sesame seeds, from ocean-hopping trees to fish that wag their tails like puppies - Tom Lathan brings these lost wonders briefly back to life and gives us a tantalising glimpse of what we have lost within our own lifetime.Drawing on the personal recollections of the people who studied these species, as well as those who tried but ultimately failed to save them, and with beautiful illustrations, Lost Wonders is an intimate portrait of the species that have only recently vanished from our world and an urgent warning to hold on all the more tightly to those now slipping from our grasp.Illustrated by Claire Kohda Author Biography Tom Lathan is an author and journalist living in Kent. His writing has appeared in publications including The Guardian, the Financial Times, and The Times Literary Supplement. He volunteers with Kent Wildlife Trust, working as part of their initiative to introduce wild bison to the UK at West Blean and Thornden Woods Nature Reserve. Lost Wonders is Lathans first book and was the recipient of a Society of Authors award. Review We cant think what we need to think about the catastrophe of extinction. It is too big. Only stories can change us and ignite the passion necessary for action. Lathans superb storytelling makes ecological crisis personal, local and often scarily visible. He doesnt let the tragedy hide, as it usually does, behind graphs and abstractions. Yet theres hope here too, in spades. This is an exhilarating and vital book. -- Charles Foster, author of Cry of the WildNot just a timely epitaph . . . but a celebration of their existence, reminding us of their wonder. -- Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the WorldA beautifully crafted elegy for the lost species of our age. In repopulating the world with extinct snails, lizards, bats and rats, Tom Lathan makes us marvel and care almost as much as the conservationists who tried and failed to save them. -- Kate Teltscher, author of Palace of Palms Promotional A compelling account of what happens when the delicate balance of life is disturbed, told through the remarkable stories of ten species which have become extinct in the twenty-first century. Details ISBN1529047927 Author Claire Kohda Publisher Pan Macmillan ISBN-13 9781529047929 Format Hardcover Imprint Picador Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 30 b&w integrated Audience General ISBN-10 1529047927 Illustrator Claire Kohda Subtitle 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century Pages 448 NZ Release Date 2025-02-10 AU Release Date 2025-02-10 DEWEY 591.68 Audience Age 18 Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-11-07 UK Release Date 2024-11-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168374565;

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