The Book of the Ocean

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ingersoll, Ernest, 1852-1946

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Book of the Ocean" by Ernest Ingersoll is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive exploration of the ocean, covering its origins, physical characteristics, and its significant role in human history and geography. The book discusses various topics such as maritime navigation, oceanic currents, and early explorations, reflecting an era of growing interest in oceanic science. At the start of "The Book of the Ocean," Ingersoll introduces readers to the concept of the ocean and its formation, emphasizing the vastness of seawater compared to terrestrial land. The opening chapter delves into ancient geographical perceptions, the scientific definitions of oceans and seas, and the importance of water's role in shaping the Earth. Ingersoll describes the processes through which oceans evolved, including the impact of surface pressure and temperature variations, as well as the effects of waves, tides, and currents. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for understanding the ocean's fluid dynamics, historical significance, and influences on climate, commerce, and navigation in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The ocean and its origin

Waves, tides, and currents

The building and rigging of ships

Early voyages and exploration

Secrets won from the frozen North

War-ships and naval battles

The merchants of the sea

Robbers of the seas

Yachting and pleasure-boating

Dangers of the deep

Fishing and other marine industries

The plants of the sea and their uses

Animal life in the sea.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-01-05