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Great Rivers

- An Illustrated History of the Waterways that Shaped Civilizations
Af: Geordie Torr Engelsk Hardback

Great Rivers

- An Illustrated History of the Waterways that Shaped Civilizations
Af: Geordie Torr Engelsk Hardback
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This eye-catching hardback guide introduces the great rivers of the world and how they have shaped our society, brought to life with spectacular, full-colour photography.

From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination and impacted our history. In this fascinating guide, Geordie Torr explores the natural forces that have created these rivers, their impacts on the environment, and the myriad ways they have affected societies and cultures.

In this volume, you will:
• Explore the natural features of a river from their source in the mountains down to the estuaries where they reach the sea.
• See how rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates rivers gave birth to the first civilizations.
• Learn how rivers like the Rhine and the Mississippi have facilitated trade along their lengths.
• Discover the importance of rivers to our well-being, through their impacts on agriculture, drought, migration and much, much more.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.

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This eye-catching hardback guide introduces the great rivers of the world and how they have shaped our society, brought to life with spectacular, full-colour photography.

From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination and impacted our history. In this fascinating guide, Geordie Torr explores the natural forces that have created these rivers, their impacts on the environment, and the myriad ways they have affected societies and cultures.

In this volume, you will:
• Explore the natural features of a river from their source in the mountains down to the estuaries where they reach the sea.
• See how rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates rivers gave birth to the first civilizations.
• Learn how rivers like the Rhine and the Mississippi have facilitated trade along their lengths.
• Discover the importance of rivers to our well-being, through their impacts on agriculture, drought, migration and much, much more.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 256
ISBN-13: 9781839408717
Indbinding: Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 1839408715
Kategori: Limnologi
Udg. Dato: 30 nov 2023
Længde: 21mm
Bredde: 287mm
Højde: 233mm
Forlag: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Oplagsdato: 30 nov 2023
Forfatter(e): Geordie Torr
Forfatter(e) Geordie Torr


Kategori Limnologi


ISBN-13 9781839408717


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 256


Udgave


Længde 21mm


Bredde 287mm


Højde 233mm


Udg. Dato 30 nov 2023


Oplagsdato 30 nov 2023


Forlag Arcturus Publishing Ltd

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