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"Adventuring Along the World's Great Rivers" is a mesmerizing exploration of our planet's lifelines, taking readers on an immersive journey along the most iconic waterways. From the verdant Amazon Rainforest to the historic Nile, the book unveils the diverse wonders and cultural tapestry flourishing along these mighty rivers. Each chapter is a literary voyage, rich in facts, figures, and vivid descriptions, inviting readers to traverse landscapes,...
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From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the grand Mississippi to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination and shaped 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.
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352 pages ; 20 cm
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"Tells the story of an epic journey through the sixty-mile long ghost of a dragon. We travel by boat, a rickety steam launch captained by Cady Meade, a veteran taxi pilot on the river Nysis. In her heyday she carried people and goods from the thriving seaports...Now she's drunk, holed up in a rundown seaside resort, telling her bawdy tales for shots of rum. All that's about to change, when two strangers seek her out, asking for transport, one of whom--a...
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