Description
The Treasure of the Great Reef
Arthur C Clarke with Mike Wilson
The discovery and excavation of a treasure wreck on the Great Basses Reef off Sri Lanka. The shipwreck, containing a large quantity of silver rupees and other artefacts, was found during a diving expedition in 1961. The book details the challenges and excitement of the excavation, including the difficulties of working in the challenging underwater environment and the legal and logistical issues involved in salvaging the treasure.
Hardback with dust jacket in very good condition.
194 pages
2 B&W illustrations
145 mm x 222 mm (5.75 in x 8.75 in)
1964, Scientific Book Club, London