{"title":"Antonio De Vivo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio De Vivo\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of the intersections between geography, culture, and history. His works, including \u003cem\u003eA Cave Between Land and Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to delve into the rich tapestry of places where natural landscapes and human stories intertwine, making each narrative a thoughtful reflection on identity and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those intrigued by \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, De Vivo’s writing bridges the poetic and the scholarly, crafting immersive journeys that illuminate hidden corners of the world with sensitivity and depth. His books resonate with readers seeking to understand how environment shapes creativity and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-cave-between-land-and-sea-by-antonio-de-vivo-9788857239682","title":"A Cave Between Land and Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe island of Palawan, the fifth largest of the Philippines archipelago, is home to an extraordinary natural treasure, one of the underground wonders of our planet. The Puerto Princesa Underground River was once named after the mountain of Saint Paul, which covers the whole length of the river, and it is known by local people as Natuturingan Cave. It is located on the western coast of the island, 50 kilometres north-west of the capital, Puerto Princesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMount Saint Paul is just over 1,000 metres high. The karst area is fairly limited, yet the caves that run through it over three dimensions are tens of kilometres long, making it the longest cave of the archipelago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cave and the surrounding area became a national park in 1971, and in 1999, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2012, it was included on the list of the \u003cem\u003eNew7Wonders of Nature\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn its chambers, immersed in the silence of time, are delicate mineralisations and speleothems of moving beauty, true treasures of crystal: some very rare, others even unique in the world. The underground river is indeed an extraordinary place in many respects: biology, mineralogy, hydrodynamics. And it is simply beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary body of photographs produced by La Venta during the explorations along the Puerto Princesa Underground River is the absolute protagonist of \u003cem\u003eA Cave Between Land and Sea\u003c\/em\u003e. This book is accompanied by narrative and scientific texts that will guide the reader through this wondrous discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460077797612,"sku":"9788857239682","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857239682-a-cave-between-land-and-sea.jpg?v=1774943550"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/antonio-de-vivo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}