Ribbon of Sand John Alexander

Name: Ribbon of Sand By John Alexander
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Ribbon of Sand by John Alexander

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The authors examine the lessons that North Carolina's Outer Banks have to teach anyone seeking to understand the natural and human dynamics of America's threatened barrier islands. Only in recent years have scientists begun to understand how the Banks were formed and how they continue to be shaped by an unusual confluence of ocean currents, wave action, winds, and sand. 27 maps and illustrations.

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Ribbon of Sand: The Amazing Convergence of the Ocean and the Outer Banks by John Alexander

Wind, currents, tides, and sand. Kingsnakes and rice rats. The disappearance of the Lost Colony, the raids of the pirate Blackbeard, and the Wright brothers' first attempts at flight. The Outer Banks is a place like no other.

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CIN0945575327G

ISBN 13

9780945575320

ISBN 10

0945575327

Title

Ribbon of Sand: The Amazing Convergence of the Ocean and the Outer Banks by John Alexander

Author

John Alexander

Condition

Used - Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Year published

1992-12-31

Number of pages

238

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N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us