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100	1		_aMichelet, Jules, _d1798-1874
245	1	3	_aLa mer
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-11-01
508			_aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNatural history
653			_aOcean
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23279
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