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100 1 _aHartwig, G.
_q(Georg),
_d1813-1880
245 1 4 _aThe Sea and Its Living Wonders :
_bA Popular Account of the Marvels of the Deep and of the Progress of Martime Discovery from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-03
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"The Sea and Its Living Wonders" by G. Hartwig is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work offers a comprehensive account of the marine world, exploring not only the myriad creatures that inhabit the ocean but also the progress of maritime discovery from antiquity to Hartwig's contemporary period. The author, noted for his other works on nature, aims to provide a thorough and accessible look at the wonders of the deep sea, encouraging a general appreciation of oceanic life and its mysteries. The opening of the text introduces Hartwig's passion for the ocean, likening it to the admiration one might have for majestic mountains or serene landscapes. It sets the stage for further exploration by discussing the enormity and significance of the sea, outlining its physical geography, the concept of tides, and how they reflect celestial influences. The detailed descriptions of the sea's depths and the complexities behind wave formation lay the groundwork for a journey through oceanic phenomena, suggesting that the book will delve into both the scientific intricacies and awe-inspiring beauty of marine environments, appealing to both scholars and casual readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnimal behavior
653 _aDiscoveries in geography
653 _aOcean
653 _aMarine animals
653 _aMarine plants
653 _aDiscoveries in geography -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62011
999 _c102835
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