Description
The Broad Broad Ocean and some of its inhabitants
W Jones
19th century natural history book which includes a chapter on Indian Ocean pearl divers and salvage using diving bells..
Chapters: The world of waters; The frozen ocean; Icebergs, Seals; Monarchs of the sea; Whale fisheries;Sharks; Seahorses, Narwahls and polar bears; Minute life; Coral refs; Marine flora; Sponges; Shells; Nautilus; Atmospheric influences; Superstitions; Monsters of the deep; Fishing modes; Salvaged treasures; Sea birds.
Hardback with decorative cover and spine.Corners rubbed especially top and bottom of the spine. Reg Vallintine bookplate on inside front cover pasted over a presentation plate dated May 1887. Foxed throughout. Page 202 & 203 stained by a newspaper cutting that was enclosed with the book.
452 pages
Engraved illustrations
152 mm x 190 mm (approx. 6 in x 7.75 in)
Undated [c. 1871]. Frederick Warne & Co, London.