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The Ocean And Its Wonders

The Ocean And Its Wonders

Paperback

Travel GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162703571
ISBN13: 9781162703572
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.17 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Ocean And Its Wonders is a fascinating book written by R.M. Ballantyne that explores the vast and mysterious world of the ocean. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the ocean's many wonders, including its diverse marine life, stunning coral reefs, and powerful currents.Ballantyne's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about the ocean. He covers a wide range of topics, from the science of oceanography to the history of seafaring and exploration.Throughout the book, Ballantyne emphasizes the importance of preserving the ocean and its delicate ecosystem. He highlights the many threats facing the ocean today, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change, and encourages readers to take action to protect this vital resource.Overall, The Ocean And Its Wonders is a must-read for anyone who loves the ocean or is interested in learning more about this fascinating and complex ecosystem.The cause of the Gulf Stream has long been a subject of conjecture and dispute among philosophers. Some have maintained that the Mississippi river caused it; but this theory is upset by the fact that the stream is salt--salter even than the sea--while the river is fresh. Besides, the volume of water emptied into the Gulf of Mexico by that river is not equal to the THREE THOUSANDTH PART of that which issues from it in the form of the Gulf Stream.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.

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