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The crystal desert : summer in Antarctica / David G. Campbell

by David G. Campbell

This work examines the natural history and geology of the Antarctic Peninsula, detailing its unique wildlife and evolution from Gondwana. It also chronicles human activity in the region, from early exploration and whaling to contemporary scientific research.

Accession 21177 ISBN 039558969X Publisher Houghton Mifflin
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