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| Author | : Rachel Carson |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Release Date | : 02 April 2023 |
| ISBN | : 0618249060 |
| Pages | : 404 |
| File Size | : 23,7 Mb |
| Total View | : 2261 Views |
Discusses the reckless annihilation of fish and birds by the use of pesticides and warns of the possible genetic effects on humans.
Discusses the reckless annihilation of fish and birds by the use of pesticides and warns of the possible genetic effects on humans.
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