Dodo Destiny: An American Eye On Mauritius

Great book for my son’s report on this fascinating bird.

I bought Tom Parker's book as I was going to Mauritius for business. The book provided a true picture of the country and great overview of the history. I really enjoyed Mr. Parker's insights into this beautiful and fascinating country.

What a wonderful travelogue! As an author who specialises in Mauritian topics, I was really intrigued to discover a book about Mauritius written by an American. I always imagined that Mauritius would be too far off the beaten track to interest our cousins from across the pond, especially as they have the Caribbean and Polynesia on their doorstep. It was therefore very refreshing to find a work which takes in a brand new perspective on the island. Not only does the author, "get" the island of Mauritius he is sensitive to describing it's unique situation. This isn't your usual travel book about Mauritius. It isn't your average ecological pamphlet about Extinction. By combining a brief history of the island, a balanced anthropology, a study of the rare and exquisite flora and fauna of the island and the infamous legend of the Dodo, Tom Parker has created a very accessible and enjoyable read for all. I for one am very impressed and glad I purchased Dodo Destiny. If you'd like to find out more about Mauritius or are looking for a book to supplement your knowledge, check this one out.

Intéressant ce livre sur l'Ile Maurice écrit (en Anglais bien sûr) par un Américain.Tom Parker a séjourné à Maurice modestement et il décrit très bien la vie simple des Mauriciens. La description de la capitale Port-Louis est originale et vivante. Le livre est bien illustré et bien documenté sur le Dodo et l'histoire de sa disparition. Il y a très peu d'Américains qui viennent faire du tourisme à Maurice et c'est intéressant de découvrir ses opinions sur cette petite île à la composition communautaire particulière. L'île Maurice attire près d'un million de touristes par an avec ses hôtels 5 étoiles où l'auteur n'a justement pas résidé.