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Title: The Eighth Continent: : Life, Death, and Discovery in the Lost World of Madagascar by Peter Tyson ISBN: 0-380-79465-9 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 26 June, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00

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Average Customer Rating: 4.89 (9 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Incredible Introduction to Madagascar
Comment: I have come away from this book with a strong desire to visit Madagascar and a good understanding of the country's wonders and challenges. In a very entertaining style recounting his travels and sharing tales of the island's lore, Peter Tyson gives us an overview of both the Malagasy people and fauna ( and somtimes flora ) and how they relate in light of its conservation issues. He also outlines the limited knowledge that exists as to how this unique island has come to be so different from anywhere else on Earth, opening the scope for unlimited wonder and whetting a thirst to find out more. A great starting point for an interest in Madagascar and a thoroughly enjoyable read.
I would recommend reading Mike Eveleigh's, Maverick in Madagascar, after this.

Rating: 5
Summary: You feel like you're there with the author!
Comment: This book makes you feel like your on the trip through Madagascar with the author. Very detailed and explanatory.
Very fun to read!

Rating: 5
Summary: An excellent book about the natural history of Madagscar
Comment: Madagascar in my mind has always been one those wild exotic places. This book does a very good job of introducing the place and providing insights into wildlife, culture, orgins, and a possible plan for the future of conservation in Madagascar. It reads well and doesn't bog down very often. The chapters about the herps of Madagascar were my favorite, but I am biased towards herps. The conservation issues are presented in a balanced way, and the opposing opinions about the success or failure of the Community development/national park conservation plans are pretty well explained. I recommend this book to anybody wanting to learn more about Madagascar, it is a great introduction would be a worthwhile read if you wanted to travel to Madagascar and be more than just a bumbling tourist.

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