02181cam a22003133u 4500 23279 UtSlPG 20260610133532.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 GC QH Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874 La mer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-01 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net) "La mer" by Jules Michelet is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the multifaceted nature of the ocean, exploring its beauty, power, and the myriad ways it influences humanity and the natural world. Through poetic and vivid descriptions, Michelet examines various aspects of the sea, from its depths and tempests to its role in shaping both geography and culture. The opening of the book sets the tone for this exploration, presenting the sea as a profound and daunting force. Michelet begins with the perspective of a seasoned Dutch sailor, who expresses the inherent fear that the ocean evokes in anyone unfamiliar with its vastness. He describes the shoreline and the transition from land to sea, highlighting the unsettling beauty of the waves and the intimidating silence of the deep. Through evocative imagery, he captures the psychological impact of the sea on both humans and animals, suggesting a complex relationship marked by both reverence and trepidation. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Michelet aims not only to observe the sea but also to understand its essence and significance within the broader context of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural history Ocean https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23279 64331 64331