Tortoise

by Peter Young, Peter Young, Peter Young

Book Overview

Tortoise is the first cultural history of these long-lived and intriguing creatures, which have existed for more than 200 million years. The book covers tortoises worldwide, in evolution, myth and reality, ranging across paleontology, natural history, myth, folklore, art forms, literature, veterinary medicine and trade regulations.

The tortoise has been seen as an Atlas-like creature supporting the world, as the origin of music and as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861891911
• ISBN13: 9781861891914
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 7.4"