{"product_id":"the-ogoou-delta-jean-p-vande-weghe-9781935641223","title":"The Ogooué Delta","description":"Located in a sparsely populated stretch of wetland in the coastal West African nation of Gabon, the Ogoou  is among the most well-preserved of the continent's major river deltas. Home to large populations of hippopotamuses, manatees, long-nosed crocodiles, and fish--as well as the nesting grounds for terns and other sea birds--the Ogoou  also hosts a complex mix of flora, from meadows and mangroves to swamps and forests. It includes populations of more than 150 threatened plant species, making it a crucial site for ecological conservation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ​This book presents a comprehensive and lushly illustrated overview of the biodiversity of this remarkable area, one that should appeal as much to scientists as to general readers. Coauthored by 21 international experts, \u003ci\u003eThe Ogoou  Delta\u003c\/i\u003e explores the rich multitude of plant and animal life that make this area such a singular site. The authors also detail the delta's history of human settlement and interaction, as well as lay out a series of proposed conservation measures to ensure that the Ogoou  remains a haven for natural diversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean P. Vande Weghe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1935641220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781935641223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Missouri Botanical Garden Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/20\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 11.40w x 0.90d","brand":"Jean P. Vande Weghe","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43990902309119,"sku":"9781935641223","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8ac944bc-ac28-48cf-ab88-46ef50c2c38a.jpg?v=1683307335","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-ogoou-delta-jean-p-vande-weghe-9781935641223","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}