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The Moon

A History for the Future

Morton, Oliver

Book - 2019

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"An intimate portrait of the Earth's closest neighbor -- the Moon -- that explores the history and future of humankind's relationship with it." -- front book jacket flap.

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Publisher: New York : Public Affairs, 2019

Edition: First US edition

ISBN: 9781541774322
1541774329

Branch Call Number: 523.3 Mo

Description: xiii, 333 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

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