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Planet Earth
Edge of the Sea
HB book as shown no DJ as issued. Title Edge of the Sea (Planet Earth Series) Russell Sackett and the editors of Time-Life Books. Cpyrt. 1983. English. ISBN# 0809443341. 176 pages. 11 by 9 by 1/2 inches.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1983
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May 8, 2020
I have to say that this series has been a joy read from one book to the next - and I think part of that joy is the approach to the various topics and subjects that the editors and authors have taken.
This is a perfect book in case - which basically covers aspects from the shallows of the sea all the way to the near coastal land in all its glorious variations. I have read a number of natural history books over the years and more often than not they try and focus on specific aspects. Now I appreciate that there is so much material out there which is being added to on a constant basis but it does mean sometimes you miss the bigger picture.
Now this series and particularly this book often takes a slightly different approach and as a result I feel provides more information on a varied and interesting mix.
I will be the first one to admit that Geography (as we were taught it at least) was not my first choice of subjects at school - however I think if there were more stories from real life events I may have remembered more of the facts and taken a more positive interest in it all. So yes I think this series has been a great investment and they are not over yet. I wonder what the next books will be like
This is a perfect book in case - which basically covers aspects from the shallows of the sea all the way to the near coastal land in all its glorious variations. I have read a number of natural history books over the years and more often than not they try and focus on specific aspects. Now I appreciate that there is so much material out there which is being added to on a constant basis but it does mean sometimes you miss the bigger picture.
Now this series and particularly this book often takes a slightly different approach and as a result I feel provides more information on a varied and interesting mix.
I will be the first one to admit that Geography (as we were taught it at least) was not my first choice of subjects at school - however I think if there were more stories from real life events I may have remembered more of the facts and taken a more positive interest in it all. So yes I think this series has been a great investment and they are not over yet. I wonder what the next books will be like
May 30, 2018
I bought this book because it detailed some of the great work of the late University of Virginia professor Robert Dolan. I actually worked with him for a little while when he was still at the University and he was the presiding professor for my 4th year thesis about the effects of sand renourishment projects on the Outer Banks. Some of my most fond academic memories were made then, and I greatly appreciate finding this book to reinforce them. Its a great read for anyone who wants a picturesque book about shorelines around the world as well.
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