The Romance Of Water
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A work of popular science and natural history, The Romance of Water presents a sweeping and lyrical account of water's central role in the story of life on Earth and in human civilization. Herbert Wendt chronicles the scientific, cultural, and mythological significance of water across centuries and continents, weaving together geology, biology, and history into a richly textured narrative. Written with the same accessible and engaging tone that distinguished Wendt's other works of popular science, the text illustrates how water has shaped landscapes, driven evolution, and inspired the myths and religions of countless societies. Authoritative yet wonderfully readable, it argues that no single substance has done more to define the conditions of life and the course of human history than water itself.
Author: Herbert Wendt
Format: Hardback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A work of popular science and natural history, The Romance of Water presents a sweeping and lyrical account of water's central role in the story of life on Earth and in human civilization. Herbert Wendt chronicles the scientific, cultural, and mythological significance of water across centuries and continents, weaving together geology, biology, and history into a richly textured narrative. Written with the same accessible and engaging tone that distinguished Wendt's other works of popular science, the text illustrates how water has shaped landscapes, driven evolution, and inspired the myths and religions of countless societies. Authoritative yet wonderfully readable, it argues that no single substance has done more to define the conditions of life and the course of human history than water itself.