Insight Guides Ecuador
by Hans Hofer
ISBN: 039566277X
ISBN-13: 9780395662779
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Langenscheidt Pub Inc
Published date: 1992
Edition: 2nd edition
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Weight: 1.5 pounds
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An introduction to the geography, history, government, lifestyles, culture, and current issues of the South American country of Ecuador.
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Insight Guides Ecuador (Insight Guides)
Hofer, Hans
Apa Productions. Trade PaperBack. 039566277X A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. 1992 Apa Productions Trade PaperBack . Very Good. 1992. ( more information) Offered by Seashellbooks.com, Inc. (United States)
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INSIGHT GUIDES; ECUADOR. GALAPAGOS
Perrottet, Tony (editor)
Houghton Mifflin. G+. Softcover; 4th Printing. Tear along spine edge. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 039566277x; 1994 . ( more information) Offered by Rivers Edge Used Books (United States)
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Insight Guides Ecuador
Hofer, Hans
Singapore, Singapore: Apa Productions, 1992 372pp; Never read; Perfect condition;. First Edition. Soft Cover. As New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Lotzabooks (United States)
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Insight Guides - Ecuador - Galapagos
Perrottet,, Tony Editor
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. Trade paperback. Very near fine. Book appears never to have been read, but has one crease to spine where it has been opened. Otherwise very light shelf wear only. 372pp including index. " Illustrated with maps and mono and colour photographs by Eduardo Gil and others. . ISBN: 039566277X. ( more information) Offered by Uncle Phils Books (United Kingdom)
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