Buy this book on-line Gilson, Jewett C : Wealth of the World's Waste Places and OceaniaCharles Scribner's Sons. 1913. New York., 1913
First edition. Oakland author. 3/4 leather with cloth. Illustrations. From the Preface: "Although the term, "Waste Places" carries an implied meaning of "worthless," yet, interpreted in the light of Nature's methods, each region described, possess es a definite relation to the rest of the world, and therefore to the well-being of man". "The Himalaya Mountains condense the rain that gives life to India". "The nitrates which fertilize so much of Europe are drawn from the fiercest of So uth Amer ican deserts.". "Part II of the book deals with Oceania--more especially with our island possessions in the Pacific Ocean".. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Gilson, Jewett C : Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres illustrées, incunabula, out-of-print books, out of print books and used books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |