| View Larger Image | The Arctic: The Complete Story | Hardcoverby Richard Sale (Photographer)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Frances Lincoln | | Page Count: | 640 Pages | | Publication Date: | November 18, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 367,068th |
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The Arctic has recently become the subject of attention from both politicians concerned about the effects of climate change and tourists interested in its icy beauty. Richard Sale, one of the world's leading Arctic scholars and a professional glaciologist, presents readers with the culmination of a lifetime's work studying this region. With 500 stunning photographs, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this beautiful and little-known part of the world. |
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