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William Atkins on the beauty, myths and harsh realities of desert life
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William Atkins on the beauty, myths and harsh realities of desert life
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56 minutes
Released:
Apr 7, 2019
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Podcast episode
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The British author spoke to Eleanor Wachtel about the literary allure and mystique of the world's driest, hottest places - as well as the troubling impact of migration, nuclear testing and environmental disaster.
Released:
Apr 7, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (26)
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