London: Bellew Publishing, 1998. x, 102pp, index, bibliography, notes, bw & col plates, endpaper maps. Or blue cloth boards in jacket. Small corner crease to rear of jacket, light rubbing to flap folds. The island of Diego Garcia is a remnant of the lost continent of Limuria; discovered by the Portuguese in the 16th century; disputed by the British and French in the 18th century and for nearly 200 years the site of a vibrant plantation society, and recently a naval installation. The island is also a place of great natural beauty and significant as one of the last unspoilt reef formations and a breeding ground for threatened species of marine turtles. . Third Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo.

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Bookseller: Lawrence Jones (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 018981
Title: Peak of Limuria. The Story of Diego Garcia
Author: Edis, Richard
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: Third Printing
ISBN 10: 1857250702
ISBN 13: 9781857250701
Publisher: Bellew Publishing
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1998
Keywords: Atlantic Island Diego Garcia Military Base Lemuria Limuria Reef Turtles Portugal England France Oil Slavery Emden BIOT Coconut
Bookseller catalogs: Militaria; Travel & Exploration; Maritime/ Sailing/ Shipping; Natural History & Environment;

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I carry a general stock of approx 70000 titles of which only a small percentage is online. Viewing at my Ashmore bookrooms is welcome by appointment. While not specializing I have a good selection of art, natural history, military and surfing in stock. I also have many other non-fiction subjects, as well as approx 10000 paperback fiction titles on hand.

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