Le Moquin-Tandon, Alfred 1804-1863 creator Lackerbauer, P. 1823-1872 text utu 2023 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Le monde de la mer" by Alfred Moquin-Tandon is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work is a natural history of the ocean that aims to make maritime science accessible to the general reader, devoid of technical jargon and complex anatomy. It introduces the reader to the fascinating life within the sea, detailing the abundance of its resources and showcasing its beauty and complexity through vivid descriptions and illustrations. The opening of the text sets the stage for exploring the vastness and richness of oceanic life. It begins with a preface that hints at the author's passion for the marine sciences and his intent to share his knowledge after his passing. The initial chapters offer a general overview of the ocean's properties, touching on its coverage of the Earth’s surface, the significance of various oceans, and the dynamics of water movement and marine life. Through a blend of poetic descriptions and scientific observations, Moquin-Tandon prepares the reader for a deeper understanding of the creatures that inhabit the sea, their roles within the ecosystem, and the intricate relationships that flourish beneath the waves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-01-24 Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: France: Hachette et Cie, 1866 Marine animals Marine plants QH France: Hachette et Cie, 1866 https://archive.org/details/lemondedelamer00fr/page/n10/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69872 https://archive.org/details/lemondedelamer00fr/page/n10/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69872 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134621.0 69872