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This book takes an in-depth look at the diverse plant life that exists across Asia, the largest continent on Earth. In doing so, the author positions this subject within our understanding of the interconnected relationship between the Earth's climates, topography, and ecosystems. The author argues that the spread of plant life on the Asian continent is not uniform. Instead, the continent's massive size and complex geography create a rich mosaic of ecosystems, each with its own characteristics. The author explores this botanical diversity through the lens of key themes. Among them are the influence of mountains and plateaus in creating rain shadows and driving local climates, the impact of monsoonal weather patterns on the growth and type of plant life, and the role of human activities in shaping the natural environment. The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding this botanical diversity, highlighting its profound implications for our planet's ecological balance and our own survival.
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THOMAS HARDY (1840 1928) was an English author and poet best known for his literary masterpieces Jude the Obscure, Tess of the d Urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd, and The Mayor of Casterbridge. While he achieved success during his lifetime for his novels, Hardy considered himself first and foremost a poet, and his poetry is today recognized as a significant influence on the Movement poets of the 1950s and 1960s.
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