"In this inspiring book, Bill Conway, who inspired so much cutting-edge work in conservation as president of the Wildlife Conservation Society, introduces us to a lonely region at the very end of the world. The familiarity Conway gained through dozens of expeditions enables him to present a fascinating account of the scattered human inhabitants and teeming wildlife of Patagonia. One cannot read this book without wanting to visit Patagonia and help to preserve its animals and way of life for all to enjoy, creating an Act III that is worthy of our highest aspirations."
Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden
"If the library of natural history catalogues the intersection between human insight and the natural world, this volume fits proudly. In a literate, sweeping style, Bill Conway chronicles the struggles of Argentine Patagonia since human arrival. His avatars are the region's spectacular wildlife; the voice is masterful, the tone hopeful. Conway reminds us that we cannot afford a world without wildlife. He also demonstrates the power of a life devoted to conservation."
Steven Sanderson, President and CEO, Wildlife Conservation Society
"A remarkable book about a remarkable place. William Conway brings to life the ongoing drama of wildlife and humanity in Patagonia. His elegant insights and wealth of knowledge give us an indispensable guide to the region."
Wade Davis, author of "One River" and "Shadows in the Sun"
"Through his descriptive discussion of history past and present, William Conway introduces us to the uniqueness of Patagonia's threatened environs. More importantly, he details an optimistic and achievable approach as to how we may all contribute to efforts to preserve the region's flora and fauna. This book deserves to be read far beyond the confines of the conservation community."
Art Wolfe, nature photographer, author of "Edge of the Earth, Corner of the Sky"
"William Conway takes us on a wondrous journey visiting the remarkable creatures which inhabit the varied terrain of land, sea, and sky: the guanaco, the elephant seal, the Magellanic penguin, and the albatross, among many others. Act III in Patagonia is a richly rewarding book with images of staggering beauty and remarkable scenes of encounters with animals. Most of all, it makes the reader long to go there and work to preserve this extraordinary area of our planet Earth."
Jane Alexander, actress and former head of the National Endowment for the Arts