SPECIALTY ITEMS & GIFT IDEAS
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Koulèv: Adventures of an American Snake Hunter, Book One
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A young man who grew up during the 1950s in South Florida, fed his imagination by reading books about the exploits of explorers and animal collectors that fueled his dreams of adventure, becomes an explorer of the wild American tropics. Danger and excitement are all in a day's work as he seeks to capture deadly pit vipers, giant poisonous frogs, land iguanas and boas, in deserts, on uninhabited islands, and steamy jungles. Those fond of travel to Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America will appreciate his stories of the land, people, history, and wildlife in a recent past era. For fans of true-life adventure, the trials, and tribulations of seat-of-the-pants, solo travel, of dealing with unexpected dangers with only grit and determination, of being saved by angels too often to be just chance, will keep you hooked. Lovers of wildlife, especially reptiles, and the wild places where they live, will find hundreds of species mentioned in the text. Herpetologists, especially, will enjoy a nostalgic, factual look back at "how it was" in the wild world of herping in the 1960s and early '70s. Koulèv - Book One includes over 150 photos, clippings, tables, maps, suggested reading and cross-references. Approximately 110,000 words, with annotated table of contents, glossary, and detailed index.
Want a signed copy? Please send an email to dennis@tropiflora.com or request it in the 'NOTES' at check out.
Want a signed copy? Please send an email to dennis@tropiflora.com or request it in the 'NOTES' at check out.
*Postage (USPS Printed Matter) included in book price. Domestic orders only.
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Customer Wow! Just when you thought you knew everything about Dennis Cathcart! This one was hard to put down. The stories Dennis retells reminded me of the old Tropiflora Cargo Reports. Exciting, adventurous, high drama set in some of the beautiful and sometimes dangerous jungles of the world. Even a sad story here and there…I had to put the book down for the day after reading about Big Red. If you’re a fan of Tropiflora, you need to read this book!
Bromeliaceae III
B47
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Bromeliaceae III ©2002 Francisco Oliva-Esteve A total of 320 bromeliad species from throughout the Neotropics, representing 29 genera, are described and pictured. Spectacular habitat photographs set the scene for the plants. 9¾” x 13”. Hard cover. 274 pp. 564 color photos and 18 color and black/white line drawings.
Northern Mindanao Bromeliads
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Northern Mindanao Bromeliads ©2002 Juanilla Alfonso-Go 400+ beautiful color photos of spectacularly colored bromeliads grown on this Philippine island. 38 pages.
Bromeliad Hybrids 'For my own satisfaction' book 1 Neoregelias
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Bromeliad Hybrids 'For my own satisfaction' book 1 Neoregelias Large format, paper bound, 210 x 295mm, 100 pages with 620 color photos, © 2010 Bill & Margaret Paterson. This beautiful book is valuable not only for it's beautiful pictures, but also because it documents the prolific hybridizing work of Margaret over more than 30 years. A handy index lists plants by grex, pollen and seed parent, date and contains notes on naming, and other info. A valuable tool for hybridizers and hobbyists alike. You may be surprised to find some of Margaret's hybrids in your collection that you did not know you had! Imported from Australia.
Bananas You Can Grow
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BANANAS YOU CAN GROW Waddick & Stokes ©2000 128 pages, soft cover. Everything a hobby grower of bananas could want to know. Beautiful color photos of over 60 varieties, both edible and ornamental. FAQ’s and even recipes!
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T.C. I was given a copy by the creator of the book and it’s a must have for tropical enthusiasts!
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Robert C. Great plant. the only problem is that in order to get the brom to show red is to put it in direct sun, BUT this is tricky. Too much sun, they burn, too little sun they turn green.
Agaves, Yuccas and Related Plants
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AGAVES, YUCCAS, AND RELATED PLANTS: A Gardener's Guide, Mary and Gary Irish, 384 pp, 100 color photos, 6 x 9in, hardcover, ©2000 Outlining the gardening use of a many Agaves, Yuccas, and related species. For all with interest in this diverse and horticulturally important group of plants.
Reptiles and Amphibians of the Amazon
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Reptiles and Amphibians of the Amazon: An Ecotourists Guide by Richard & Patricia Bartlett ©2003 448 pages, soft cover, hundreds of color photos. A must-have field guide for any with an interest in herpetology or who travels in the Amazon region.
