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The 50 Greatest National Parks of the World

Aaron Millar

Publisher: Icon Books

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Summary

Olympus, the Grand
Canyon, Uluru and the Serengeti: national parks are home to the wonders of our
natural world.

Award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar explores the greatest national parks
of the world, giving insider tips on how best to discover their secrets. 
From the home of the
highest waterfall in the world in Canaima, Venezuela to the beautiful fjords of
Hardangervidda, Norway, to searching for the giant panda in Jiuzhaigou, China
and exploring the culture in Cinque Terre, Italy, this guide tells of the
history, legends and cultures of each great national park, and tells you how to
see them at their awe-inspiring best.
 
Available since: 04/05/2018.

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