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A distinct symbol of the desert and the Middle East, the camel was once unkindly described as "half snake, half folding bedstead." But in the eyes of many the camel is a creature of great beauty. This is most evident in the Arab world, where the camel has played a central role in the histo...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Irwin, Robert, 1946-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Reaktion Books, 2010.
Colección:Animal (Reaktion Books)
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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