The Desert Encyclopedia: An A-Z Compendium of Places, Plants, Animals, People, and Phenomena

by Robert Hauptman

Overview

This reference work is the first English-language A-Z compendium on all topics related to deserts, including geography, geology, meteorology, climatology, hydrology, botany, zoology, anthropology, art, music, film, culture, sports, as well as the specific and diversely different deserts that one finds in all parts of the world. Definitions, explanations, and clarifications will be contained in more than 2,300 entries that vary in length from a brief sentence to detailed overviews of more complex subjects. The Desert Encyclopedia will be invaluable as a source of data and information, but it is also enjoyable to read straight through. It is also replete with line drawings, black-and-white illustrations, maps, and images from outstanding photographers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493086375
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	08/06/2024
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	258
File size:	101 MB
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About the Author

Robert Hauptman holds a doctorate in comparative literature, is a doctoral candidate (ABD) in library science, and is a retired full professor (St. Cloud State University). His ca. 700 scholarly and popular publications (including 16 books) in five disciplines deal with a host of topics. He is diversely knowledgeable, has traveled widely and frequently in all 50 states and almost 40 countries, and has visited many deserts. He climbs mountains frequently.

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Praise for The Mountain Encyclopedia “Frederic Hartemann and Robert Hauptman have gathered facts and information from every corner of the mountaineering world, in a comprehensive, instructive, and entertaining reference and guide to the principles and workings of the mountains, climbing, and other outdoor pursuits.” — Pat Ament, author of Climbing Everest

“…functional as a compendium of mountaineering information...It could certainly be useful in a public library setting...” ― Booklist

“With no comparable equivalent, this resource is an easy-to-use, interesting, inexpensive, and worthwhile addition to any reference collection.”—Choice

“A physicist and a reference librarian who are avid mountaineers have compiled this excellent broad, yet fundamental, encyclopedia on mountains. The A-Z listings cover everything connected to mountains, yet are brief, basic, and easy to use...This book is highly recommended for both public and academic libraries.” ― American Reference Books Annual