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Sea Creatures: Ponsonby's Curious Compendium
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Explore the ocean's wonders through vintage engravings.
If you're fascinated by the mysteries beneath the waves, Dr. Ponsonby's compendium is a treasure trove waiting for you. With over 600 illustrations, you'll embark on a visual odyssey that celebrates the astounding variety of sea creatures, large and small. It's perfect for anyone who appreciates nature's artistry and the historic charm of classic scientific illustrations.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781782402459
Publisher: Ivy Press
Date of Publication: 2015-04-06
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.8
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For centuries, naturalists have created intricate illustrations of the sheer diversity of the ocean. Ponsonby's Curious Compendium: Sea Creatures reproduces more than 600 engravings, offering a panorama of the world that sea-dwellers inhabit, from the whale to the shrimp a tour of the deep that is full of surprises.
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Explore the ocean's wonders through vintage engravings.
If you're fascinated by the mysteries beneath the waves, Dr. Ponsonby's compendium is a treasure trove waiting for you. With over 600 illustrations, you'll embark on a visual odyssey that celebrates the astounding variety of sea creatures, large and small. It's perfect for anyone who appreciates nature's artistry and the historic charm of classic scientific illustrations.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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