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Camel
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Camel
A distinct symbol of the desert and the Middle East, the camel was once unkindly described as half snake, half folding bedstead. But in the eyes of many the camel is a creature of great beauty. This book explores why the camel has fascinated so many cultures, including those in places where camels are not indigenous.
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This book traces the history of the camel from its origins millions of years ago through to the present day, discussing such matters of current concern as the plight of camel herders in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region, the alarming increase in the population of feral camels in Australia, and the endangered status of the wild Bactrian in Mongolia and China.
Not just for camel aficionados, this book is sure to entertain and inform anyone interested in this fascinating and much-maligned animal.
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Camel by Robert Irwin is part of a bold and fascinating series that has been highly praised for offering a brilliant, new kind of animal history. Critics from publications like The Independent and The Spectator commend the series for its innovative approach.
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ISBN: 9781861896490
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 114 illustrations, 65 in colour
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 0g
Pages: 232
About the Author
Robert Irwin is a Research Associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, and the Middle East editor of the The Times Literary Supplement. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
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