Rivers of the World: A Social, Geographical, and Environmental Sourcebook

(Hardback)

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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

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"Penn ... has produced a well-researched reference work covering the major rivers of the world... Soundly recommended as a complementary volume for libraries that have strong geography collections." - Library Journal

Author Bio

James R. Penn is a professional writer and the author of ABC-CLIO's Encyclopedia of Geographical Features in World HIstory.