
THE SEA AND ITS LIVING WONDERS A POPULAR ACCOUNT OF THE MARVELS OF THE DEEP AND OF THE PROGRESS OF MARITIME DISCOVERY FROM THE EARLIEST AGES TO THE PRESENT TIME
DR. G. HARTWIG AUTHOR OF "THE TROPICAL WORLD" "THE HARMONIES OF NATURE" "THE POLAR WORLD" AND "THE SUBTERRANEAN WORLD"
NOTICE
PREFACE TO THE THIRD AND FOURTH EDITIONS.
PREFACE TO THE FIRST TWO EDITIONS.
THE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE SEA.
THE MAGNITUDE OF THE SEA.
THE WAVES OF THE OCEAN.
THE TIDES.
MARINE CAVES.
A seasoned naturalist guides listeners on a sweeping tour of the ocean’s grand scale, from its seemingly endless horizons to the hidden valleys beneath the waves. The narrative blends clear explanations of sea depth, wave dynamics, and tidal forces with vivid anecdotes about historic coastal storms and the mysteries of marine currents. Along the way, listeners encounter striking illustrations that bring to life the azure grotto of Capri, the thunderous maelstrom, and the subtle hues that marine life paints across the water.
The second half turns toward the living world below the surface, exploring the diversity of fish, crustaceans, jelly‑like creatures, and the delicate ecosystems that thrive in coral reefs and hidden caves. Updated chapters reveal the engineering marvels of lighthouses and other marine constructions, while the author’s enthusiastic prose makes complex scientific ideas approachable for anyone curious about the sea. It’s an engaging, picture‑rich journey that celebrates both the power and the quiet wonders of the world’s greatest frontier.
Full title
The Sea and Its Living Wonders A Popular Account of the Marvels of the Deep and of the Progress of Martime Discovery from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
Language
en
Duration
~18 hours (1093K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Sharon Joiner, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-05-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1813–1880
A 19th-century science writer with a gift for turning oceans, polar landscapes, and underground worlds into lively reading, he helped bring natural history to a broad audience. Trained as a physician, he wrote popular books that mixed scientific curiosity with a strong sense of wonder.
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