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Sea Creatures: Ponsonby's Curious Compendium

by Georges Dussart, David Ponsonby
RM81.68 MYR
Sea Creatures: Ponsonby's Curious Compendium
Sea Creatures: Ponsonby's Curious Compendium

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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Sea Creatures: Ponsonby's Curious Compendium

by Georges Dussart, David Ponsonby
RM81.68 MYR
ISBN: 9781782402459
Authors: Georges Dussart, David Ponsonby
Publisher: Ivy Press
Date of Publication: 2015-04-06
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, Nature
Related Topics: Animals, Natural History, Art and Photography
Goodreads rating: 4.8
(rated by 5 readers)

Description

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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