(1st Thus) Trade paperback, glossy wrappers with white spine and vertical borders front and back, a blue wave design at bottom edges, marbled rose at center front and back wrapper, a color-illustration of fierce waves at center front, praise on back from Sea Technology and other publications, 318 pages. Very Good copy.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Crest of the Wave: Adventures in Oceanography

Publisher

Anchor Books

Publication Date

1990

Language

English

ISBN 10

0385266332

ISBN 13

9780385266338

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

First Thus

Condition

Very Good

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Ocean/Sea

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Synopsis

The author looks back on his career as an oceanographer, describes how the study of the world's oceans has changed since World War II, and depicts the excitement of studying the sea

Reviews

In the 1940s, when ocean science was in its infancy, the author became one of its distinguished pioneers. "Here are tales of exotic places and colorful characters," remarked PW . "In addition to the lure of adventure, the book offers an engaging history of modern oceanography." Photos.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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