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This six-volume set offers a comprehensive, unified and integrated treatment of all major rivers and estuaries of the contiguous United States. Describes the hydrology, chemistry and biology of rivers in natural circumstances. Includes numerous photographs, maps and graphs.



Table of Contents
Topography of the Landscape.

Pattern and Form of Riverine Systems.

Sources of River Flow.

Characteristics of Flowing Water.

Sediments and Sediment Loads.

Wetlands.

Chemicals in Riverine Water.

Index.

Rivers of the United States Volume II

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 29/03/1995
      ISBN13: 9780471107521, 978-0471107521
      ISBN10: 0471107522

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This six-volume set offers a comprehensive, unified and integrated treatment of all major rivers and estuaries of the contiguous United States. Describes the hydrology, chemistry and biology of rivers in natural circumstances. Includes numerous photographs, maps and graphs.



      Table of Contents
      Topography of the Landscape.

      Pattern and Form of Riverine Systems.

      Sources of River Flow.

      Characteristics of Flowing Water.

      Sediments and Sediment Loads.

      Wetlands.

      Chemicals in Riverine Water.

      Index.

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