Skylarks And Scuttlebutts: A Treasure Trove Of Nautical Knowledge
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
Skylarks And Scuttlebutts: A Treasure Trove Of Nautical Knowledge
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Lorenz Schroeter
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 180,Width 122 |
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| Category/Genre | Popular science |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781862079748
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| Classifications | Dewey:551.46 |
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| Illustrations |
ill
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Granta Books
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| Imprint |
Granta Books
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| Publication Date |
1 October 2007 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Batten down the hatches and discover the answer to all these questions and many more in the ultimate book of the sea. Don't leave dry land without one! How can you tell how old a fish is? Why is the sea salty? How do you cook a sea cucumber? How many tonnes of anchovies are caught per year?
Author Biography
Lorenz Schroter is a travel journalist and author of several books. He spent two years cycling the world, and then lived for three years on a tiny car-free island off Hong Kong. He has visited over 100 countries and currently lives in Berlin.
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