The Natural History of Connemara is the first book to describe in detail the natural treasures of this remarkable region. Connemara is an area of contrasting landscapes and ever-changing skies: where grey rocky mountains sweep down to an immense wilderness of blanket bog, sandy coastal grassland and sheltered. seaweed-fringed bays.
Tony Whilde traces the history of Connemara from its beginnings in an ancient ocean, through times of forested valleys and hills, to today’s man-made landscape. He describes the geology, landscape history and climate.
The Natural History of Connemara is illustrated with maps. diagrams. line-drawings and over 100 colour photographs. This hardback book was first published in 1994. The book would be of great benefit to students of the province.