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Tavernier, Jean Baptiste
(Encyclopedia)Tavernier, Jean Baptiste zhäN bätēstˈ tävĕrnyāˈ [key], 1605–89, French traveler in Asia. He undertook six voyages, which took him as far as the East Indies and Java, and he acquired a fortun...Barros, João de
(Encyclopedia)Barros, João de zhwouN dĭ bäˈro͝osh [key], 1496–1570, Portuguese historian. Of noble family, he early entered the service of the prince who became King John III. The most important office he he...Angara Shield
(Encyclopedia)Angara Shield, Asia: see Siberian Platform. ...Altay
(Encyclopedia)Altay: see Altai, mountain system, Asia. ...Kungei Alatau
(Encyclopedia)Kungei Alatau, mountains, Asia: see Alatau. ...Talas Alatau
(Encyclopedia)Talas Alatau, mountains, Asia: see Alatau. ...Terskei Alatau
(Encyclopedia)Terskei Alatau, mountains, Asia: see Alatau. ...Salween
(Encyclopedia)Salween, river, SE Asia: see Thanlwin. ...Great Indian Desert
(Encyclopedia)Great Indian Desert, S Asia: see Thar Desert. ...Medes
(Encyclopedia)Medes: see Media, ancient country of W Asia. ...Browse by Subject
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