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Life on Earth : the greatest story ever told

by David Attenborough

This updated fortieth anniversary edition explores the evolution of life on Earth, incorporating modern scientific discoveries and new photography to trace the development of diverse living organisms.

Accession 21691 ISBN 9780008294281 Publisher William Collins, Sons, & Co.
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