Field Guide to Newfoundland and Labrador: The Island of Newfoundland - Couverture souple

Collins, Michael A J; Wilton, Derek H C

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1550813560 ISBN 13 : 9781550813562

Editeur : Breakwater Books, 2026

Synopsis

A rich and informative guide to the common--and uncommon--beauty of the island of Newfoundland.

The most comprehensive guide of its kind on the market today, the Field Guide to Newfoundland and Labrador features more than 900 photographs and illustrations; from flora and fauna to icebergs and weather, no stone is left unturned in this perfect introduction to the island's life and landscape.

Compiled and edited by Memorial University biologist Michael Collins and professor Derek Wilton, with contributions from over twenty renowned experts, the guide is accessible, durable, perfectly sized, and indexed for ease of use in the field. You're ready. Now explore.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Born in the UK, Dr. Michael Collins studied in both the sciences and education, receiving a BSc and MSc from Southampton University, an MEd from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, and a PhD from Keele in the UK. An avid explorer of Newfoundland's natural beauty, he has written and educated others on the subject, sharing his love of our environment. An honorary lifetime member of Nature NL, he lives in St. John's.

A native of St. John's, Dr. Derek Wilton received BSc and PhD degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador and an MSc from the University of British Columbia. Derek is an Honorary Research Professor at MUN (after 35 years as professor in Earth Sciences) and a part-time Faculty Researcher at College of the North Atlantic. His research centres on the study of mineral deposits, geochemistry, and the history of geological exploration, mainly in Newfoundland and Labrador, and he has published numerous academic papers and reports. He is a Fellow of Geoscientists Canada and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Breakwater Books
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1550813560
• ISBN 13: 9781550813562
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 480
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible