Book 3 has a slight tear on the side. There is also a signature (Salim Ali - noted artist from India had the copy of this book originally. That's what I was told when I got it ??).

Please refer to the pics for more details for condition and flaws.

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Synopsis

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The veneration of nature has always been an integral part of Indian culture, but the country's wilderness is rapidly disappearing and only small fragments of it now remain. In the face of this ecological threat, Wonders of the Indian Wilderness provides a lavish celebration of India's unique natural treasure and a call to preserve it in the years to come.

Over 1100 pages in scope, author Erach Bharucha describes the varied species and ecosystems of India, confronting the urgent need to conserve the country's biodiversity-a vital resource with immense economic potential in the process. Among the hundreds of illustrations are a dazzling foldout review of Earth's geological and evolutionary history and an eight-page extravaganza on India's rich floral heritage.

Featuring more than 2,000 stunning full-color images, Wonders of the Indian Wilderness is not only an indispensable guide for environmentalists, educators, and eco-tourists but also an outstanding visual feast for the connoisseur. It is the most comprehensive overview available of the richness and sheer beauty of life in the Indian wilderness.