| Synopsis: |
This is the first comprehensive publication to document the natural history of the nine-county province of Ulster. The Natural History of Ulster includes wildlife, geology, contributions from amateur naturalists and enthusiasts, our human place within the natural world and the response of some of our best-known poets to their natural surroundings. The heart of the book deals with the habitats that characterise Ulster's unique and special landscapes, and how its people and wildlife have evolved and adapted to an ever-changing environment. The book covers farmland and woodland, bogs, mountains and lakes, the coast, the sea and urban habitats. Beautifully produced with text that is authoritive and accessible, the book is lavishly illustrated with over 600 high-quality photographs many specially commissioned for this publication. Particular highlights are the ariel landscapes and stunning close-ups, which reveal a world beyond our normal experience. |