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100 1 _aMangin, Arthur,
_d1824-1887
245 1 4 _aThe Desert World
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-03
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Desert World" by Arthur Mangin is a scientific exploration published in the late 19th century. It delves into the various forms of deserts, extending the definition beyond traditional arid regions to include wild and uncultivated landscapes across Europe and Asia. Mangin's work outlines both the physical geography and the rich biodiversity found in these "desert" regions, inviting readers to consider the beauty and significance of these often-overlooked areas. The opening of "The Desert World" introduces the author's expansive definition of deserts, including those areas untouched by civilization, whether arctic, polar, or tropical. The text begins with a preface, explaining its goal of exploring the nature and characteristics of various deserts, such as the Landes, Dunes, and Steppes found in France and beyond. Mangin emphasizes the beauty and complexity of these regions, contrasting their wild landscapes with human inclinations towards cultivation and progress. He paints a vivid picture of desolate yet beautiful terrains in Europe, highlighting their intriguing ecosystems and the life they support. Through evocative descriptions of landscapes and climates, the opening sets the stage for a broader examination of natural sciences and the lessons these uncultivated lands provide about humanity's place in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history
653 _aDeserts
700 1 _aDargent, Yan,
_d1824-1899
700 1 _aFoulquier, Jean Antoine Valentin,
_d1822-1896
700 1 _aFreeman, William Henry, active 1839-1875‏
700 1 _aAdams, W. H. Davenport
_q(William Henry Davenport),
_d1828-1891
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43396
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