Ocean Gardens. The History of the Marine Aquarium by Henry Noel Humphreys
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| Author | Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879 |
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| Title |
Ocean Gardens. The History of the Marine Aquarium and the best methods now adopted for its establishment and preservation. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Ocean Gardens: The History of the Marine Aquarium" by Henry Noel Humphreys is an informative account on marine aquariums written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the establishment, preservation, and the fascinating history linked to marine aquariums, exploring the myriad forms of aquatic life that can be cultivated within them." The opening of the work introduces the reader to the author’s perspective on the often overlooked beauty and mystery of the ocean, contrasting the mundane activities of seaside visitors with the vibrant, intricate life hidden beneath the waves. It emphasizes the importance of developing an appreciation for natural history as a means of combatting mental inertia and as a path to discovery. The text encourages readers to look beyond surface appearances to recognize the stunning phenomena of marine life waiting to be explored, hinting at the engaging journey the book promises through the detailed examination of aquatic environments and their inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Aquariums |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53409 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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