The Sea and Its Living Wonders / A Popular Account of the Marvels of the Deep and of the Progress of Martime Discovery from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time

Name: The Sea and Its Living Wonders / A Popular Account of the Marvels of the Deep and of the Progress of Martime Discovery from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
Author: G. Hartwig

By G. Hartwig

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The work surveys the ocean's physical characteristics — extent, coasts, depths, waves, tides, currents, marine caves and the atmospheric processes that drive them — and describes human maritime constructions such as lighthouses and breakwaters. It then offers a popular natural-history account of marine life, treating whales, seals, seabirds, turtles, fishes, molluscs, jelly-like coelenterates, crustaceans, and microscopic organisms, and discusses their behaviors, distribution, and economic importance. Interwoven are accounts of fisheries, navigational and scientific discovery, and observable phenomena such as bioluminescence, supported by numerous illustrations intended to clarify structure and function.

About the Author

G. Hartwig

G. Hartwig was a 19th-century author known for his popular scientific works that explore various aspects of the natural world. His notable titles include "The Polar World," which provides a vivid description of life in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and "The Sea and Its Living Wonders," a comprehensive account of marine life and maritime exploration. Hartwig's writings often blend scientific observation with engaging narrative, making complex subjects accessible to a general audience. He also authored "The Subterranean World" and "The Tropical World," further showcasing his interest in diverse ecosystems and the interplay between humanity and nature.