Life Nature Library

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The Life Nature Library is a series of 25 hardbound books published by Time-Life between 1961 and 1965, with revisions to 1968. It has been translated from English into eight languages and sold in 90 countries. [1] Each volume explores an important division of the natural world and is written for educated laymen by a primary author (or authors) "and the Editors of LIFE".

The 25 volumes:

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References

  1. A Guide to the Natural World and Index to the LIFE Nature Library. Time Life Books. pp. 4

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