Download or read book Encyclopedic World Atlas written by George Philip & Son and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1995 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New edition of a reference for home or school libraries providing up- to-date profiles of every nation, organized by continent, each with its own map; an essay describing the country's landscape, culture, history, and economy; and reference tables for important statistics. The maps themselves--both political and relief--are first rate. The abundantly illustrated introductory section provides an integrated look at many aspects of world geography. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR