The Wollemi Pine. The Incredible Story Of The Discovery And Survival Of A Living Fossil From The Age Of The Dinosaurs

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Publisher Place: Melbourne
Publisher Year: 2000
Edition: First Edition

Description: 288 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy.

Publishers Description: Now in a new format, this is a brilliant debut by a wonderful popular science writer. James Woodford, the Sydney Morning Herald's award-winning science writer, has written an enthralling detective story about evolution and natural history, the freak survival of a species that offers a window into an ecosystem 100 million years old.The Wollemi Pine is the story of this discovery, and of the tree that became an overnight celebrity. Woodford's fascinating account is a detective story, a scientific mystery, and a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining biological diversity on our planet.Discovery of the Wollemi pine has revealed new sources of anti-cancer chemicals, and other micro-organisms with important medical applications.

ISBN: 9781876485481