Glaucus Or The Wonders Of The Shore (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419121838)

Glaucus Or The Wonders Of The Shore is a book written by Charles Kingsley that explores the beauty and mystery of the seashore. It is a collection of essays that describe the different creatures and natural wonders that can be found on the beach and in the ocean. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of marine life, including seaweed, crabs, fish, and shells. Kingsley's writing is both informative and poetic, providing readers with a vivid picture of the seashore and the creatures that inhabit it. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the various species and their habitats. Overall, Glaucus Or The Wonders Of The Shore is a fascinating and educational read for anyone interested in marine biology, nature, or the beauty of the natural world.We shall agree at least that the study of Natural History has become now-a-days an honourable one. A Cromarty stonemason was till lately - God rest his noble soul! - the most important man in the City of Edinburgh, by dint of a work on fossil fishes; and the successful investigator of the minutest animals takes place unquestioned among men of genius.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Kingsley
ISBN-10: 1419121839
ISBN-13: 9781419121838
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.26h x 7.52w x 0.32d