Great Rivers An Illustrated History of the Waterways that Shaped Civilizations

About this book

This eye-catching hardback guide introduces the great rivers of the world and how they have shaped our society, brought to life with spectacular, full-colour photography.

From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination and impacted our history. In this fascinating guide, Geordie Torr explores the natural forces that have created these rivers, their impacts on the environment, and the myriad ways they have affected societies and cultures.

In Great Rivers, you will:
- Explore the natural features of a river from their source in the mountains down to the estuaries where they reach the sea.
- See how rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates rivers gave birth to the first civilizations.
- Learn how rivers like the Rhine and the Mississippi have facilitated trade along their lengths.
- Discover the importance of rivers to our well-being, through their impacts on agriculture, drought, migration and much, much more.

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Biography

Geordie Torr is an experienced photojournalist and editor who covers science, the environment and travel. He has worked on staff for Australian Geographic, Newton, Geographical and National Geographic Traveller, and his work has also appeared in the Australian, BBC Wildlife, Nature Australia, Out and About with Kids, Jetstar Magazine, Dive and Geographical Expeditions. He is also a co-founder of family travel website Familyinabackpack.com. He lives in the south of England with his family.