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The Eternal Frontier: An Ecological History of North America & Its Peoples
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Eternal Frontier: An Ecological History of North America & Its Peoples
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Tim Flannery
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:424 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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Category/Genre | Popular science The environment |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781877008566
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Classifications | Dewey:500 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Text Publishing
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Imprint |
The Text Publishing Company
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Publication Date |
31 March 2003 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
In the tradition of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs and Steel, and Flannery's own best-seller, The Future Eaters, this is ecological history on a monumental scale.Tim Flannery has achieved something never before attempted- a history of the formation of North America as we know it today.The Eternal Frontier contains an enormous wealth of fascinating details, and Tim Flannery's accessible and writing is a delight to read.Covering immense spans of time and space, Flannery explores the profound transformation of the entire North American continent, depicting its creation, and the evolution of its modern landscape.
Author Biography
Authors Bio, not available
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