The secret knowledge of water: discovering the essence of the American desert
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Seattle, Wash. : Sasquatch Books, [2000].
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xvi, 288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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An account of a series of month-long treks taken by the author on foot through each of the North American deserts in search of water, with discoveries including mysterious solitary water holes, a network of streams that flow only at night, and a gushing fountain that conceals a hidden lake, explores how the absence or presence of water dictates life and death in this harsh environment.
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English
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1570611599, 9781570611599
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-284) and index.
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An account of a series of month-long treks taken by the author on foot through each of the North American deserts in search of water, with discoveries including mysterious solitary water holes, a network of streams that flow only at night, and a gushing fountain that conceals a hidden lake, explores how the absence or presence of water dictates life and death in this harsh environment.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Childs, C. (2000). The secret knowledge of water: discovering the essence of the American desert. Seattle, Wash., Sasquatch Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Childs, Craig, 1967-. 2000. The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert. Seattle, Wash., Sasquatch Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Childs, Craig, 1967-, The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert. Seattle, Wash., Sasquatch Books, 2000.
MLA Citation (style guide)Childs, Craig. The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert. Seattle, Wash., Sasquatch Books, 2000.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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