J. Richard - L'Océanographie - 1910

A superb edition, nicely bound and illustrated with numerous illustrations and photographs, of this synthesis of scientific knowledge relating to the seas and oceans as it was established at the turn of the twentieth century, methodically presenting the physical, chemical, and biological phenomena related to the marine environment -

The text first describes the general structure of the oceans, their distribution around the globe, their varying depths and submarine reliefs, emphasizing the importance of sounding measurements and the early scientific explorations of the seabed -

It then analyzes the movements of the waters, notably the ocean currents, tides and the general circulation of water masses, linking them to astronomical, climatic and geographic influences -

The work also examines marine life, describing the main groups of organisms, from plankton to the great marine vertebrates, and explaining their adaptation to the particular conditions of the ocean environment -

J. Richard - Oceanography - SD (circa 1910) - Vuibert & Nony -
398 Pages.

Very good binding condition, the work in its full publisher's cover by Paul Souze with front and back decorated with illustrated and gilded design on a green percaline background, light wear, gilded edges, smooth decorated spine, gilded title and author name, black rules stamped on the second cover –

Good interior condition, browning, title page printed in red and black, the work enriched with numerous illustrations and photographs in and out of text including double-page geographic maps, marbled endpapers in good condition, a handsome copy –

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