National Geographic Society (U.S.)
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English
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Following the Equator (sometimes titled More Tramps Abroad) is a non-fiction social commentary in the form of a travelogue published by Mark Twain in 1897. Throughout the novel, Twain uses the opportunity of visiting the various locations on his tour to espouse "perceptive descriptions and discussions of people, climate, flora and fauna, indigenous cultures, religion, customs, politics, food, and many other topics". The novel contains a significant...
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Harvard Classics volume ( 28 )
Tantor unabridged classics
The Natural history library volume N16
Great adventures
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Tantor unabridged classics
The Natural history library volume N16
Great adventures
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Language
English
Description
Charles Darwin chronicles the five years he spent early in his career aboard the survey ship HMS "Beagle," exploring the Southern Hemisphere, including Brazilian rain forests, the Andes, and the Gal�pagos Islands.
3) Bees
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Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Introduces honeybees, describing their physical features, different roles in the hive, and the importance of bee pollination for the world's food supply.