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Discusses the flood control problem on such major river systems as China's Yellow River, the Mississippi, the Ganges, and the Nile. Presents some of the world's major dams, and some disastrous floods.Tags
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Flood
- Original publication date
- 1983
- Dedication
- It is the simplest substance on earth, merely two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen.
- Quotations
- To die beside it, to be cremated on its banks and one's ashes cast upon its holy waters - tht is the most fervent dream of every Hindu.
Classifications
- Genres
- Science & Nature, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 551.48 — Natural sciences & mathematics Earth sciences; geology Geology, Hydrology Meteorology Landforms / Bodies of Water Rivers; Lakes
- LCC
- GB1399 .C55 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Physical geography Physical geography Hydrology. Water Ground and surface waters Rivers. Stream measurements
Statistics
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- 186
- Popularity
- 175,431
- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (3.75)
- Languages
- English, German, Spanish, Swedish
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 9
- ASINs
- 3
