The Physical Geography of The Sea M.F. Maury 1855 Fifth Edition
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The Physical Geography of The Sea M.F. Maury 1855 Fifth Edition. Published by Harper & Brothers. Some bumping to tips. Previous owner's name in pen on ffep. Book has light water damage (see photos) that does not obscure any text or plates, but has caused staining on pages and a slight misform of the front cover. Otherwise in fair condition.The first major textbook of modern oceanography. Mathew Fontaine Maury, an American naval officer and hydrographer, laid the foundations of oceanography in 'The physical geography of the sea' (1855) which includes a general discussion about coastlines, tides currents, and other phases of the ocean and its life. In addition, Maury, with the help of three lines measured for the laying of the transatlantic cables, sketched the first section and the first map of the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.Shipped with USPS Media Mail.
The Physical Geography of The Sea M.F. Maury 1855 Fifth Edition. Published by Harper & Brothers. Some bumping to tips. Previous owner's name in pen on ffep. Book has light water damage (see photos) that does not obscure any text or plates, but has caused staining on pages and a slight misform of the front cover. Otherwise in fair condition.The first major textbook of modern oceanography. Mathew Fontaine Maury, an American naval officer and hydrographer, laid the foundations of oceanography in 'The physical geography of the sea' (1855) which includes a general discussion about coastlines, tides currents, and other phases of the ocean and its life. In addition, Maury, with the help of three lines measured for the laying of the transatlantic cables, sketched the first section and the first map of the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.Shipped with USPS Media Mail.
The Physical Geography of The Sea M.F. Maury 1855 Fifth Edition. Published by Harper & Brothers. Some bumping to tips. Previous owner's name in pen on ffep. Book has light water damage (see photos) that does not obscure any text or plates, but has caused staining on pages and a slight misform of the front cover. Otherwise in fair condition.The first major textbook of modern oceanography. Mathew Fontaine Maury, an American naval officer and hydrographer, laid the foundations of oceanography in 'The physical geography of the sea' (1855) which includes a general discussion about coastlines, tides currents, and other phases of the ocean and its life. In addition, Maury, with the help of three lines measured for the laying of the transatlantic cables, sketched the first section and the first map of the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.Shipped with USPS Media Mail.