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100 1 _aIngersoll, Ernest,
_d1852-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Book of the Ocean
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
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 2018-01-05
505 0 _aThe ocean and its origin -- Waves, tides, and currents -- The building and rigging of ships -- Early voyages and exploration -- Secrets won from the frozen North -- War-ships and naval battles -- The merchants of the sea -- Robbers of the seas -- Yachting and pleasure-boating -- Dangers of the deep -- Fishing and other marine industries -- The plants of the sea and their uses -- Animal life in the sea.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Book of the Ocean" by Ernest Ingersoll is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive exploration of the ocean, covering its origins, physical characteristics, and its significant role in human history and geography. The book discusses various topics such as maritime navigation, oceanic currents, and early explorations, reflecting an era of growing interest in oceanic science. At the start of "The Book of the Ocean," Ingersoll introduces readers to the concept of the ocean and its formation, emphasizing the vastness of seawater compared to terrestrial land. The opening chapter delves into ancient geographical perceptions, the scientific definitions of oceans and seas, and the importance of water's role in shaping the Earth. Ingersoll describes the processes through which oceans evolved, including the impact of surface pressure and temperature variations, as well as the effects of waves, tides, and currents. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for understanding the ocean's fluid dynamics, historical significance, and influences on climate, commerce, and navigation in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOcean
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56311
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