The Rhine: Europe's River Highway (Rivers Around the World) - Softcover

Miller, Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0778774694 ISBN 13: 9780778774693

Publisher: Crabtree Classics, 2010

Synopsis

The Rhine River begins in the Swiss Alps and flows through central Europe before reaching the Netherlands, where it empties into the North Sea. This engaging book highlights this major transportation route in Western Europe and its scenic stretches of fairytale castles and picturesque vineyards. Sadly, by the mid-20th century, the waters were polluted by waste from farms and factories from major cities, such as Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne, and Rotterdam. Cooperation by Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands has helped restore the river's health, but scientists warn that the Rhine's water is getting warmer because of power plants and is threatening native wildlife.

About this title

About the Author

Gary Miller is Executive Director Emeritus of the World Campus, the online distance education campus of The Pennsylvania State University. Before retiring in June 2007, he served for more than 30 years in various outreach-related positions at Penn State, most recently as Associate Vice President for Outreach and Executive Director of Continuing and Distance Education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0778774694
• ISBN 13: 9780778774693
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32