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The Worst Desert on Earth. Crossing the Taklamakan.

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The Worst Desert on Earth. Crossing the Taklamakan.

by Blackmore, Charles:

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London: John Murray, 1995 First edition. Hardcover book . Cloth and dustjacket. 268pp. With 14 colour photos in plates, 20 b&w photos in plates, and a map. The story of the first entire crossing of the feared Taklamakan desert in China, a total of 780 miles overcoming many dangers. Foreword by Peter Hopkirk. Fine in Very Good jacket, which has slight colour fade to spine and spine edge, and is price-clipped.

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Title
The Worst Desert on Earth. Crossing the Taklamakan.
Author
Blackmore, Charles:
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
London: John Murray, 1995
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