A Journey through the Flora and Fauna of San Pedro de Atacama

Descripción

The journey recorded in Viaje al desierto de Atacama by R.A. Philippi (1808-1904) is considered the foundational cultural and scientific record of the Atacama Desert. This small outreach book on the flora and fauna of San Pedro de Atacamaboth exotic and endemicis a tribute to that first exploratory journey, aiming to revive that naturalistic spirit when exploring this place nestled in the eastern edge of the Atacama Desert.All the authors of this journey have lived in San Pedro de Atacama; they have been immersed in this overwhelming landscape of unique nature that, though scarce, is no less lush. In this book you will find with over 100 illustrationsthe most characteristic species of the Atacama Salt Flat basin, written in an engaging style, featuring notes on traditional uses and customs so that you can better understand the natural and cultural amphitheater that is San Pedro de Atacama.Finally, we include the conservation status of each specieswith the aim of raising awareness that we are facing a nature threatened by human activity.