The Anatomy of the Sea
Over 600 Creatures of the Deep
by David Ponsonby and George Sussart
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From sharks, star-fish, and sea squirts to porpoises, penguins, and plankton, this charming compendium is swimming with exotic sea life. Over 600 specimens are presented in page after page of intricate engravings, woodcuts, and drawings from the Victorian era, the golden age of natural history. Meticulously rendered, these illustrations are paired with observations from early naturalists, describing the classification of each particular species, how its body is constructed, its behavior and preferences, and its habitat. Arranged by type and covering nearly all forms of marine life, The Anatomy of the Sea brings to light in one exquisite detail after another the mysteries of the deep. It's an inspiring book for all those who have gazed at the ocean in wonder.
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Anatomy, Marine ecology, Marine algae, Marine animals, Pictorial works, PhotographyShowing 3 featured editions. View all 3 editions?
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The anatomy of the sea: over 600 creatures of the deep
2005, MJF Books
in English
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1567319602 9781567319606
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The Anatomy of the Sea: Over 600 Creatures of the Deep
February 24, 2005, Chronicle Books
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0811846334 9780811846332
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"For a period of two hundred years after 1700, biology began its adventure as a major field of science."
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