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Exploring the World's Greatest Deserts: 25 Unique Deserts That Shaped Our Planet


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Go beyond the sun-scorched wasteland of popular imagination and embark on a breathtaking journey to redefine the very concept of a desert. This book reveals that the world's most arid lands are not defined by heat, but by a profound lack of precipitation-a simple fact that unites the hottest sands with the frozen poles. Prepare to have your perceptions shattered as you discover that the two largest deserts on Earth are not seas of sand, but the immense, icy realms of the Antarctic and Arctic, stunning landscapes of extreme cold and surprising life. From the polar ice, this global tour transports you across every continent to explore twenty-five of the planet's most significant and diverse arid lands. Witness the colossal red dunes of the Namib, the world's oldest desert, and stand in awe of the otherworldly salt flats of Salar de Uyuni, the largest mirror on Earth. You will travel from the legendary Sahara to the remote Australian outback, uncovering the immense geological forces-from the rain shadow of the Andes to the fog-generating currents of the Pacific-that have sculpted these breathtaking and often profoundly beautiful environments. These extreme landscapes are far from lifeless. Each chapter reveals a masterclass in survival, showcasing the ingenious flora and fauna that have evolved to thrive against all odds. Learn the secrets of the iconic saguaro cactus, a veritable apartment building for desert wildlife; meet the fog-basking beetles of the Namib that literally drink from the air; and understand the incredible endurance of the Bactrian camel in the frigid Gobi. From ephemeral wildflowers that erupt in a riot of color to nocturnal creatures that have mastered the darkness, you will encounter a world of astonishing resilience and biodiversity. The story of deserts is also the story of humanity. Discover how these landscapes served not as impenetrable barriers, but as corridors for trade and crucibles of civilization. Follow the ancient Incense Routes across the Arabian peninsula, traverse the legendary Silk Road that skirted the impassable Taklamakan, and marvel at the magnificent desert fortresses of India's Thar Desert. Uncover the legacy of lost cities like Palmyra, the sophisticated irrigation cultures of the Moche in Peru, and the heroic age of exploration, revealing how humanity has not only survived but flourished in the world's most challenging environments for millennia.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798314188132
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 158
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: 25 Unique Deserts That Shaped Our Planet
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8314188131
  • Publisher Date: 15 Mar 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Weight: 267 gr


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