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3 books

DINOSAUR HUNTERS, THE

Catalogue number: 6067
Number of cassettes: 9
Time (hours): 12.50
Reader: Morison, Sandy
Main subject: Science - Biology

In the nineteenth century the study of geology was in its infancy and was dominated by a bitter rivalry between the two men dominating the subject. This book recreates the story of Gideon Mantell and Richard Owen.

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There are 14 other books in Science - Biology including:


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LOST KING OF FRANCE, THE

Catalogue number: 7662
Number of cassettes: 10
Time (hours): 13.00
Reader: Ballingall, May
Main subject: History - Continental Europe

When the death of 10-year-old Louis XVII, Marie-AntoinetteÆs son, was announced by the revolutionary authorities there were rumours that he had escaped from prison. Since then a number of æPrincesÆ have emerged to claim his name but only now, thanks to DNA testing, can the 200-year mystery be solved.

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There are 15 other books in History - Continental Europe including:


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Please Note: Due to copyright restrictions, this book is only available for loan to members who reside in the European Union.

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SEVEN WONDERS OF THE INDUSTRIAL WORLD

Catalogue number: 6489
Number of cassettes: 10
Time (hours): 13.75
Reader: StJohn, Michael
Main subject: History - General, Social history
Additional subject: Science - Technology

The Industrial Revolution changed the face of the planet forever. Here we are presented with seven of the greatest feats of engineering of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Details of the technical achievements and human costs for each project are explained in a knowledgeable but accessible way.

There are 152 other books read by Michael StJohn including:


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