9781334486142 - A Contribution to the Oceanography of the Pacific: Compiled From Data Collected by the United States Steamer Nero While Engaged in the Survey of a Route for a Trans... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an extraordinary examination of the ocean floor along the route of the first trans-Pacific cable survey. Based on data collected in 1899, the author meticulously chronicles the depths, temperatures, and the character of the ocean bed, painting a vivid picture of the Pacific as it was a century ago. The author's observations provide a crucial historical record, offering a rare glimpse into the composition of the ocean depths and the contours of the seafloor prior to widespread industrial activity. This detailed account, a product of meticulous scientific inquiry, serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of the Pacific Ocean and the impact of human activity on its fragile ecosystems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.