The Last Tortoise

Geomyda · 13-06-2010, 07:55 AM

As we move to that time of year, when many of us are starting to think about a Summer holiday. What are the recommended books to take away and consume during those hours of unbridled leisure, or at least, keep us sane during the interminable wait at airports and mind numbing flights to the holiday beaches:
A newly published book; The Last Tortoise, "A tale of Extinction in our lifetime". Written by Craig Stanford and published by Belknap Harvard; ISBN 978-0-674-04992-5
Whilst the subject is depressing, particularly for those of us with a passion for these animals. The subject is dealt with in a highly informed and articulate manner. It illustrates the plight of this whole group of vertebrates whom in the last few decades have seen their 200 million year tenure on the earth plunge towards oblivion.
Dear Forum members, if you read no other book this year relating to the Chelonian form, this one is a MUST, and should be on any wish list of essential reading for Shelled enthusiasts!

justmeandmytortoise · 13-06-2010, 08:34 AM

Where can you buy this from and do you know how much (a rough guide)?

Thanks Paul

Geomyda · 13-06-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by justmeandmytortoise

Where can you buy this from and do you know how much (a rough guide)?

Thanks Paul

JG Natural History Books: 0208 764 4669
£17.95

justmeandmytortoise · 13-06-2010, 08:53 AM

Found it and just ordered and got it for £14.76

Bought two to sell at the next meeting

Geomyda · 13-06-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by justmeandmytortoise

Found it and just ordered and got it for £14.76

Bought two to sell at the next meeting

That's great. However, I bet that they do not deliver it to your home, on horseback!

I will have to tell John, that he and his Wife should re name their horses "Amazon & Ebay"

purplelynn · 13-06-2010, 09:29 AM

Bought it already - Amazon - looks good

EquestrianBabe · 13-06-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Geomyda

That's great. However, I bet that they do not deliver it to your home, on horseback!

Why on horseback? Are they cowboys, lol? I'd be delighted if someone delivered a book to me on horseback.

SeeShell · 15-06-2010, 07:54 PM

This looks good - think I will order it.
SS

Geomyda · 24-06-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by justmeandmytortoise

Found it and just ordered and got it for £14.76

Bought two to sell at the next meeting

Wendy, did you sell the copies of this very good book at the last meeting?

justmeandmytortoise · 24-06-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Geomyda

Wendy, did you sell the copies of this very good book at the last meeting?

I have two copies at £15 each.

I must start reading mine!

13-06-2010, 07:55 AM	#1
Geomyda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,094	The Last Tortoise As we move to that time of year, when many of us are starting to think about a Summer holiday. What are the recommended books to take away and consume during those hours of unbridled leisure, or at least, keep us sane during the interminable wait at airports and mind numbing flights to the holiday beaches: A newly published book; The Last Tortoise, "A tale of Extinction in our lifetime". Written by Craig Stanford and published by Belknap Harvard; ISBN 978-0-674-04992-5 Whilst the subject is depressing, particularly for those of us with a passion for these animals. The subject is dealt with in a highly informed and articulate manner. It illustrates the plight of this whole group of vertebrates whom in the last few decades have seen their 200 million year tenure on the earth plunge towards oblivion. Dear Forum members, if you read no other book this year relating to the Chelonian form, this one is a MUST, and should be on any wish list of essential reading for Shelled enthusiasts!

13-06-2010, 08:34 AM	#2
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Where can you buy this from and do you know how much (a rough guide)? Thanks Paul __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

13-06-2010, 08:53 AM	#4
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Found it and just ordered and got it for £14.76 Bought two to sell at the next meeting __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

13-06-2010, 09:29 AM	#6
purplelynn Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,403	Bought it already - Amazon - looks good

15-06-2010, 07:54 PM	#8
SeeShell Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 3,120	This looks good - think I will order it. SS

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