Rivers Through Time
12 total works
Examines human settlements along some of the world's major rivers. Looks at when, how and why these developed. Emphasises the impact of human activity. Includes case studies, timelines and discussion points.
Examines human settlements along some of the world's major rivers. Looks at when, how and why these developed. Emphasises the impact of human activity. Includes case studies, timelines and discussion points.
Examines human settlements along some of the world's major rivers. Looks at when, how and why these developed. Emphasises the impact of human activity. Includes case studies, timelines and discussion points.
Who was the first to discover the Mississippi River? Which Memphis founder became president of the United States? When was the first steamboat used on the Mississippi River? This book follows a passage through time to explore important settlements along the Mississippi River. The journey starts with Baton Rouge and ends in Minneapolis, the biggest settlement on the Mississippi today. The book also considers the changing role of the Mississippi River in the lives of the people living alongside it.
Examines human settlements along some of the world's major rivers. Looks at when, how and why these developed. Emphasises the impact of human activity. Includes case studies, timelines and discussion points.
Part of a series that examines major rivers and the history of human settlements along their banks, this volume is based on case studies. The author discusses how threats to settlements and problems of sustainable development are addressed nowadays.
The Mississippi river is the largest river in North America. It stretches from north to south, right across the USA, for a total distance of 2,350 miles (3,780 km). If its major tributary, the Missouri river, is included, then the Mississippi-Missouri river system is the fourth longest in the world at 3,740 miles (6,020km). Besides being one of the USA’s main geographical features, the Mississippi also plays a central role in the history of the USA.
Why is the Ganges River important for Hindus? Where is the source of the Ganges River? What is jute? This book follows a passage through time to explore important settlements along the Ganges River. The journey starts with Allahabad, founded over 4,000 years ago, and end with Bangladesh's modern capital city, Dhaka. The book also considers the changing role of the Ganges in the lives of the people living alongside it.
Discover the Ganges River in this exciting title filled with colourful photos and informative text.