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The Himalayan Districts of the North-Western Provinces of India, Vol. 2: Forming Volume XI. Of the Gazetteer, N.-W. P (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Mammals: Domestic cattle: Sheep: Shawl-wool: References. Tibetan fauna Birds: References. Reptiles: References. Fishes: References.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 028251113X
- ISBN 13 9780282511135
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages986
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