Rivers of the world : a social, geographical, and environmental sourcebook / James R. Penn.
Rivers of the world : a social, geographical, and environmental sourcebook / James R. Penn.
By
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Penn, James R.
Publication Date
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2001
Publication Information
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Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO,
Physical Description
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357 p. : ill., maps.
Subject Term
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Rivers -- Encyclopedias.
Summary
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In this comprehensive treatment of the major rivers of the world, author James R. Penn's purpose is not just to feature geographic data, but to tell a story of historical drama, poetic significance, and cultural relationships. The book shows glimpses of Chairman Mao boosting his image by swimming in the Yangtze; Indian middlemen residing on both sides of the Columbia River exacting tolls from travelers like Lewis and Clark; and, near the Dordogne in southwest France, Paleolithic cave art, paintings, and designs in rock shelters and subterranean caverns, which are textbook examples of early human creativity and artistic impulse.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9781576070420
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Corner Brook (WCB) | Adult NFic Ref | Adult Non-Fiction Reference | 551.48 P38 | NonCirculating |
St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | ADULT NFIC - BASEMENT | Adult Non-Fiction - Basement | 551.48 P38 | Checked In |