With Broadax and Firebrand

With Broadax and Firebrand
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 506
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ISBN-10 : 9780520208865
ISBN-13 : 0520208862
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Book Synopsis With Broadax and Firebrand by : Warren Dean

Download or read book With Broadax and Firebrand written by Warren Dean and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1997-04-10 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An unprecedented historical account of the destruction of Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a required reading for those committed to its preservation, written with genuine love and knowledge."—José Roberto Borges, Brazil Program Director, Rainforest Action Network "After reading this volume, no one could fail to realize the uniqueness and importance of these coastal forests, which have played such a fascinating role in the history of Brazil."—Ghillean T. Prance, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew


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