The New Naturalist: The Sea Shore
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in British natural history, The New Naturalist: The Sea Shore presents a comprehensive and authoritative study of the intertidal zone, that dynamic boundary where land and ocean meet. C. M. Yonge, one of the foremost marine biologists of the twentieth century, chronicles the extraordinary diversity of life found along rocky shores, sandy beaches, mudflats, and estuaries with both scientific precision and genuine wonder. The text details the biology, ecology, and behavior of the creatures that inhabit these demanding environments, illustrating how each organism has adapted to the relentless rhythms of the tides. Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, it strikes the perfect balance between scholarly depth and the enthusiasm of a passionate naturalist, making it equally rewarding for the specialist and the curious beachcomber alike. A cornerstone volume in the celebrated Collins New Naturalist Library series, it remains an enduring classic of British natural history writing.
Author: C. M. Yonge
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Collins, St James's Place, London
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in British natural history, The New Naturalist: The Sea Shore presents a comprehensive and authoritative study of the intertidal zone, that dynamic boundary where land and ocean meet. C. M. Yonge, one of the foremost marine biologists of the twentieth century, chronicles the extraordinary diversity of life found along rocky shores, sandy beaches, mudflats, and estuaries with both scientific precision and genuine wonder. The text details the biology, ecology, and behavior of the creatures that inhabit these demanding environments, illustrating how each organism has adapted to the relentless rhythms of the tides. Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, it strikes the perfect balance between scholarly depth and the enthusiasm of a passionate naturalist, making it equally rewarding for the specialist and the curious beachcomber alike. A cornerstone volume in the celebrated Collins New Naturalist Library series, it remains an enduring classic of British natural history writing.