This edition had all images removed.
Title: Le monde de la mer
Original Publication: France: Hachette et Cie,1866.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Le monde de la mer" by Alfred Moquin-Tandon is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work is a natural history of the ocean that aims to make maritime science accessible to the general reader, devoid of technical jargon and complex anatomy. It introduces the reader to the fascinating life within the sea, detailing the abundance of its resources and showcasing its beauty and complexity through vivid descriptions and illustrations. The opening of the text sets the stage for exploring the vastness and richness of oceanic life. It begins with a preface that hints at the author's passion for the marine sciences and his intent to share his knowledge after his passing. The initial chapters offer a general overview of the ocean's properties, touching on its coverage of the Earth’s surface, the significance of various oceans, and the dynamics of water movement and marine life. Through a blend of poetic descriptions and scientific observations, Moquin-Tandon prepares the reader for a deeper understanding of the creatures that inhabit the sea, their roles within the ecosystem, and the intricate relationships that flourish beneath the waves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moquin-Tandon, Alfred, 1804-1863
Illustrator: Lackerbauer, P., 1823-1872
EBook No.: 69872
Published: Jan 24, 2023
Downloads: 109
Language: French
Subject: Marine animals
Subject: Marine plants
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Le monde de la mer
Original Publication: France: Hachette et Cie,1866.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Le monde de la mer" by Alfred Moquin-Tandon is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work is a natural history of the ocean that aims to make maritime science accessible to the general reader, devoid of technical jargon and complex anatomy. It introduces the reader to the fascinating life within the sea, detailing the abundance of its resources and showcasing its beauty and complexity through vivid descriptions and illustrations. The opening of the text sets the stage for exploring the vastness and richness of oceanic life. It begins with a preface that hints at the author's passion for the marine sciences and his intent to share his knowledge after his passing. The initial chapters offer a general overview of the ocean's properties, touching on its coverage of the Earth’s surface, the significance of various oceans, and the dynamics of water movement and marine life. Through a blend of poetic descriptions and scientific observations, Moquin-Tandon prepares the reader for a deeper understanding of the creatures that inhabit the sea, their roles within the ecosystem, and the intricate relationships that flourish beneath the waves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moquin-Tandon, Alfred, 1804-1863
Illustrator: Lackerbauer, P., 1823-1872
EBook No.: 69872
Published: Jan 24, 2023
Downloads: 109
Language: French
Subject: Marine animals
Subject: Marine plants
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.