Title: The book of the ocean,
Authors: Ingersoll, Ernest, 1852-1946.
Publisher: The Century co.,
Year: 1898
Subjects: Ocean
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.