Bibliograph

The log from the Sea of Cortez, John Steinbeck ; introduction by Richard Astro

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The log from the Sea of Cortez, John Steinbeck ; introduction by Richard Astro

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages xxv-xxvi) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The log from the Sea of Cortez

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

John Steinbeck ; introduction by Richard Astro

Series statement

Penguin classics

Summary

This exciting day-by-day account of Steinbeck's trip to the Gulf of California with biologist Ed Ricketts, drawn from the longer Sea of Cortez, is a wonderful combination of science, philosophy, and high-spirited adventure. Annotation. In 1940, Steinbeck and his friend, biologist Ed Ricketts, ventured into the Gulf of California to search for marine invertebrates along the beaches. This exciting, day-by-day account of their trip, drawn from the longer work, Sea of Cortez, is a wonderful combination of science, philosophy, and high-speed adventure that provides a fascinating portrait of Steinbeck and Ricketts

Table Of Contents

Introduction by Richard Astro -- Suggestions for further reading --Note on the text -- Map -- Log from the Sea of Cortez -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index

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