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| Author: | Isabelle Young |
| Series: | Healthy Travel Guides |
| Publisher: | Lonely Planet |
| Catalogue number: | 166781 |
| Availability: | In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours |
A much-expanded version of the health section in the guide books, practical advice on treating injuries and ailments and how to avoid dangerous flora and fauna. Includes information on local and alternative...
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