(P/B) 1001 NATURAL WONDERS YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE

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Let us take you on an incredible journey to the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, taking in every continent and ocean on the planet. Natural history writer, Michael Bright, has selected 1001 of mother nature's most spectacular, heart-stirring creations - sights and locations so breathtaking that once seen they are never forgotten.

With the help of some of the world's leading explorers, "1001 Natural Wonders" circumnavigates the globe, travelling from arid deserts to frozen wastes, across grasslands and steppe, lakes and rivers, and from mountain tops to ocean depths. Each wonder has been selected for its grandeur and sheer natural beauty.
This is the definitive guide to the most spectacular sights in the natural world, celebrating hundreds of millions of years of the Earth's long and furious history. Some places are located in the remote wilderness, others just a bus ride from town, but whatever and wherever they are, they are rendered here with an awe-inspiring immediacy.
Entries are packed with information on the creation and development, location and spectacle of each phenomenon. "1001 Natural Wonders" is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.
For the would-be explorer, dedicated tourist, traveller, nature-lover, student, or simply for the inquisitive, this compilation of the world's most amazing vistas and experiences is an absolute must - an insight into our planet's priceless resources. (From the publisher)

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Foreword
Introduction
Location Index
Type Index
I North America
II South America
III Europe and the Middle East
IV Africa
V Asia
VI Australia and Oceania
VII Polar Regions
Contributors
Glossary
General Index
Picture Credits