Publisher's Synopsis
As rivers flow to the sea, they shape both the land's physical features as well as human society. Each appealing title in the 'Rivers Around the World' series paints a vivid portrait of a major river: its geography, historical importance, current economic role and environmental challenges. Full-colour maps, photographs and engaging text combine to illustrate how rivers provide transportation, support trade, provide power to make electricity and supply water for drinking, farming and other purposes.
