Dragon Lizards of Komodo: An Expedition to the Lost World of the Dutch East Indies

Dragon Lizards of Komodo: An Expedition to the Lost World of the Dutch East Indies is a non-fiction book written by W. Douglas Burden. The book is an account of Burden's expedition to the Indonesian island of Komodo in 1926, where he and his team discovered the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard. The book provides a detailed description of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the team as they travelled through the dense jungle and rugged terrain of Komodo. Burden also describes the natural history of the island, its flora and fauna, and the local culture and customs of the indigenous people. The book is illustrated with photographs taken by Burden during the expedition, as well as with drawings and maps. The author's writing style is engaging and descriptive, allowing readers to visualise the landscape and wildlife of Komodo. Overall, Dragon Lizards of Komodo is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the discovery of one of the world's most iconic reptiles.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.