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Poles apart : parallel visions of the Arctic and Antarctic

by Galen Rowell

This photographic work examines the biological, geographical, and human contrasts between the Arctic and Antarctic regions. It includes themed photo essays on polar wildlife and science, alongside technical details for each image.

Accession 6064 ISBN 0520201744 Publisher University of California Press
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