Travel the World - Famous Waters of the World

Author: Li Jun, Li Xiaoping
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book focuses on 32 famous rivers and lakes worldwide. The authors describe these renowned waters from historical, natural, and cultural perspectives: the roaring great rivers, the pearl-like crystal-clear lakes, the waterfalls plunging thousands of feet, and the canals that have created wonders for humanity. They are diverse in form and rich in color. Different river basins, different histories, and different environments have nurtured different nations and created distinct cultures.