Rivers of the World, vividly written and meticulously researched, is a rich and thorough treatment of some 200 of the world's rivers.• Organized in A–Z format, from the rivers Aare to Ziz• Each entry is prefaced with basic facts for the river covered
| Title | : | Rivers of the World: A Social, Geographical, and Environmental Sourcebook |
| Author | : | James Penn |
| Rating | : | 4.52 (542 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1576070425 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 357Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-1-26 |
| Language | : | English |
Rivers of the World, vividly written and meticulously researched, is a rich and thorough treatment of some 200 of the world's rivers.
• Organized in A–Z format, from the rivers Aare to Ziz• Each entry is prefaced with basic facts for the river covered, including river source, tributaries, outlet, and length• Each entry concludes with suggestions for further reading• Includes a full index and glossary of key terms
Kay Gresswell and Anthony Huxley's classic Standard Encyclopedia of the World's Rivers and Lakes (LJ 5/1/66; o.p.), this is nevertheless more in-depth than the Rand McNally Encyclopedia of World Rivers, which is more of a picture book. Each entry begins with information on the source of the river, its length, and its major tributaries, followed by a discussion of the physical, economical, historical, political, and environmental character of each river. Maps of each continent and its major rivers introduce the work, and a number of black-and-white photographs accompany the text; a useful glossary of river terms and an extensive bibliography are also included. Soundly recommended as a complementary volume for libraries that have strong geography collections. From Library Journal P
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