Arthur Mangin / MM. W. Freeman & Jules Noël - Les mystères de l'océan - 1884

An enthralling illustrated edition in its magnificent publisher's binding of this scientific popularization work devoted to the exploration of the seas, to the natural phenomena that occur there and to the countless forms of life that inhabit the ocean depths - Arthur Mangin, a French author known for his books aimed at making science accessible to the general public, strives to awaken readers' curiosity by presenting the knowledge of his era about a universe long considered inaccessible and mysterious - Thus, the ocean appears as an immense field of study, whose surface hides geological, biological and physical realities of great complexity - The work invites readers to discover the characteristics of marine waters, the movements of waves, currents, tides and atmospheric phenomena that influence navigation and the lives of coastal populations - Arthur Mangin / MM. W. Freeman & Jules Noël - The Mysteries of the Ocean - 1884 - Alfred Mame et Fils - 398 Pages. Good condition of the binding, the work in its full edition red cardboard binding, superb front plate illustrated in black and gold signed A. Souze, signs of wear as usual, a few minor defects on the cover, damaged headpieces, gilded edges, smooth ornated spine, gilded title and decorations - Good interior condition, some foxing, a beautiful vignette on the title page, the work enriched with fine engravings in black both within and outside the text including a frontispiece, after the illustrations by MM. W. Freeman & Jules Noël, modern endpapers in acceptable condition, a pleasant copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days -

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