THE COMING ICE AGE.
by Taber, C. A
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- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very good
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About This Item
Boston: Geo. H. Ellis, 1896. first ed.. hardover. Very good. Octavo, blue cloth covers with gilt titles, 94 pages. Illustrated by 2 Southern projection maps. Taber was an observant whaler attracted to theories of physical geography. This is his survey of climate theories, as filtered through his own experiences and observations. With a bookplate for the War Servie Library, and a part of a rear pocket, but no call numbers. No jacket. Scarce. 020922B
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- Alkahest Books (US)
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- 000020461
- Title
- THE COMING ICE AGE.
- Author
- Taber, C. A
- Format/Binding
- Hardover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first ed.
- Publisher
- Geo. H. Ellis
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1896
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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