Flannery describes the development of North America’s deciduous forests and other flora, and tracks the immigration and emigration of various animals to and from Europe, Asia, and South America, showing how plant and animal species have either adapted or become extinct. In The Eternal Frontier, world-renowned scientist and historian Tim Flannery tells the unforgettable story of the geological and biological evolution of the North American continent, from the time of the asteroid strike that ended the age of dinosaurs 65 million years ago, to the present day. It will fascinate Americans and non-Americans alike.” –Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel “Tim Flannery’s account of North America from the end of the dinosaurs to the contemporary ecological crisis makes a thrilling, beautifully written story.
