Author: Peter Coyne
Publisher: Peter Coyne
ISBN: 0980652820
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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Norfolk Island (South Pacific) has some of the world’s rarest plant species. Of the 182 native plant species, 43 are endemic; that is they occur naturally nowhere else, 47 are listed nationally under Australian law as extinct or threatened and 30 more are already extinct, threatened or rare on the island. This book provides information (with illustrations) on each of the native species and some of the most important introduced plants which grow wild on the island. It also contains a chapter on the cultural use of plants from 1856. The book has previously unpublished paintings by John Doody from 1792 and paintings by famous botanical artist Ferdinand Bauer from 1804 in addition to more than 400 photographs. 192 pages 170 x 227 mm, full colour, with references and index.
Author: Peter Mühlhäusler
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 1501501437
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 414
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"This book tells the story of the language of the Bounty mutineers and their Polynesian consorts that developed on remote Pitcairn Island in the late 18th century. Most of their descendants subsequently relocated to Norfolk Island. It is an in-depth study of the complex linguistic, ecological and sociohistorical forces that have been involved in the formation and subsequent development of this unique endangered language on both islands."--Publisher's description
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 7832456523
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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Norfolk Island is a small island located in the southern Pacific Ocean, between New Zealand and New Caledonia. It is a self-governing territory of Australia, with its own unique culture and history. The island was first settled by Polynesian and Melanesian peoples thousands of years ago, but was later discovered by British explorer Captain James Cook in 1774. The island was subsequently used as a penal colony by the British government, and many of the present-day residents are descendants of the convicts and their jailers. Today, Norfolk Island is a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning scenery, laid-back lifestyle, and rich history. Visitors can explore the islandâs many historic sites, including the Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historic Area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island is also home to a variety of unique flora and fauna, including the Norfolk Island pine, which only grows on the island. In addition, Norfolk Island has a thriving arts and crafts scene, with many local artists creating jewelry, pottery, and other handmade items.
Author: Sir William Jackson Hooker
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Languages : en
Pages : 738
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Author: William Jackson Hooker
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Languages : en
Pages : 738
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Author: Sir William Jackson Hooker
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 808
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Languages : en
Pages : 748
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 574
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 514
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