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Half Hours At The Seaside: Or Recreations With Marine Objects (1880)

Half Hours At The Seaside: Or Recreations With Marine Objects (1880)

Taylor, John Ellor

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Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164663488
ISBN13: 9781164663485
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Half Hours At The Seaside: Or Recreations With Marine Objects (1880) by John Ellor Taylor is a comprehensive guide to exploring the marine life found along the British coastline. Written in the late 19th century, the book provides a fascinating insight into the world of marine biology at a time when the subject was still in its infancy.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the different types of marine creatures that can be found along the coast, from seaweeds and sponges to molluscs and crustaceans. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the different species, as well as information on their habitat, behaviour, and life cycle.The second part of the book is a practical guide to exploring the marine environment. It includes advice on how to collect and preserve specimens, as well as how to set up a marine aquarium. There are also chapters on the different tools and equipment needed for marine exploration, such as nets, dredges, and microscopes.Throughout the book, Taylor's love and enthusiasm for the marine world shines through. His writing is informative, engaging, and accessible, making this an ideal book for anyone with an interest in marine biology or the natural world in general.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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