This book offers a comprehensive insight into the geography of the British Isles, examining its unique surroundings and diverse surface. The author explores the country's advantageous position within the temperate climate zone and the benefit this positioning provides for agricultural pursuits. The text delves into the variety of natural landscapes, from the rugged mountains of the northwest to the fertile lowlands of the east, tracing their origins to terrestrial convulsion and weathering over time. The book highlights the significance of the country's vast coastline, which has fostered a rich maritime culture, and the impact of shallow surrounding seas on the fishing industry and coastal erosion. The author discusses the country's mineral wealth, notably its coal and iron reserves, and their crucial role in fueling the Industrial Revolution. The book concludes by examining the country's diverse fauna, emphasizing the economic and ecological importance of sheep, cattle, and fish populations.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive insight into the geography of the British Isles, examining its unique surroundings and diverse surface. The author explores the country's advantageous position within the temperate climate zone and the benefit this positioning provides for agricultural pursuits. The text delves into the variety of natural landscapes, from the rugged mountains of the northwest to the fertile lowlands of the east, tracing their origins to terrestrial convulsion and weathering over time. The book highlights the significance of the country's vast coastline, which has fostered a rich maritime culture, and the impact of shallow surrounding seas on the fishing industry and coastal erosion. The author discusses the country's mineral wealth, notably its coal and iron reserves, and their crucial role in fueling the Industrial Revolution. The book concludes by examining the country's diverse fauna, emphasizing the economic and ecological importance of sheep, cattle, and fish populations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331081159_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331081159
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331081159
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