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500 Places to See Before They Disappear enables passionate travelers and
the eco-conscious to learn about and plan a visit to see rare cultural,
historic, and natural places before they are irrevocably altered or
even gone forever.
Here are one-of-a-kind landscapes, fragile
ecosystems, rare bird habitats, places to see the last remaining
species of big game in the wild, cityscapes in peril, vanishing
cultural kitsch, petroglyphs, and more - 500 thoughtfully-chosen
treasures that will inspire and enlighten travelers of all ages.
Each
entry explains why it's been included, gives its history, the nature of
the threat against it, brief practical information on how to visit, and
what visitors can to do protect it.
A Geographical Index allows
travelers to locate attractions across the world.
Photos throughout the
book help bring destinations to life.
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