
Costa Rica
A Journey Through Nature
Adrian Hepworth(Author)
Comstock Publishing Associates
3rd Edition
Published on 15. April 2024
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-1-5017-5582-8 (ISBN)
Description
In this third edition of Costa Rica, Adrian Hepworth continues his decades-long exploration of one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
Throughout six richly illustrated chapters, Hepworth takes readers across Costa Rica's myriad landscapes and introduces the creatures populating them. Between stunning shots of volcanic slopes and misty cloud forests, sun-soaked beaches and craggy mountain peaks, he shares photographs of some of Costa Rica's most eye-catching species-quetzals, morpho butterflies, passion flowers, and more.
Complete with brief descriptions of Costa Rica's natural history and geology as well as anecdotes from Hepworth's travels, Costa Rica is a must-have for those looking to learn more about the country's fascinating wildlife and the sublime landscapes the species inhabit.
Throughout six richly illustrated chapters, Hepworth takes readers across Costa Rica's myriad landscapes and introduces the creatures populating them. Between stunning shots of volcanic slopes and misty cloud forests, sun-soaked beaches and craggy mountain peaks, he shares photographs of some of Costa Rica's most eye-catching species-quetzals, morpho butterflies, passion flowers, and more.
Complete with brief descriptions of Costa Rica's natural history and geology as well as anecdotes from Hepworth's travels, Costa Rica is a must-have for those looking to learn more about the country's fascinating wildlife and the sublime landscapes the species inhabit.
More details
Series
Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Ithaca
United States
Publishing group
Cornell University Press
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
181 color halftones - 181 Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 258 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
1218 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5017-5582-8 (9781501755828)
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Person
Adrian Hepworth is an author and award-winning photographer who has lived in Costa Rica since 1993. His work can be viewed at adrianhepworth.com.