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The Ocean at Home: An Illustrated History of the Aquarium

Brunner Bernd Slapp Ashley Marc

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Description:The mysterious world beneath the oceanOCOs surface and its inhabitants have captivated humanity for centuriesOCothe Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and ancient Chinese all kept fish in their homes to observe and admire. But it was not until the nineteenth-century invention of the aquarium that the deep was truly domesticated, offering the curious a chance to create an indoor exotic sea world, in miniature.aIn "The Ocean at Home," Bernd Brunner traces the development of the aquarium from the Victorian era to the present day. Along the way, in this fascinating history, Brunner provides insight into the cultural and social circumstances that accompanied the aquariumOCOs swift rise in popularity. Brunner tells a compelling story of obsession, discovery, and delightOCofrom the aquariumOCOs origin as a tool for scientific observation to the Victorian eraOCOs elaborately decorated containers of curiosity, to the great public aquariums that are popular in cities around the world today.aFeaturing more than 100 illustrations, this updated edition of "The Ocean at Home" offers a colorful and captivating look at how a Victorian obsession still enchants many today. Both the owner of a humble goldfish bowl and the dazzled spectator at major public aquariums will find "The Ocean at Home" an appealing and knowledgable guide to the aquatic worlds we create."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Ocean at Home: An Illustrated History of the Aquarium. To get started finding The Ocean at Home: An Illustrated History of the Aquarium, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 170

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Not Avail

Release: 2014

ISBN: 1861899963

Description: The mysterious world beneath the oceanOCOs surface and its inhabitants have captivated humanity for centuriesOCothe Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and ancient Chinese all kept fish in their homes to observe and admire. But it was not until the nineteenth-century invention of the aquarium that the deep was truly domesticated, offering the curious a chance to create an indoor exotic sea world, in miniature.aIn "The Ocean at Home," Bernd Brunner traces the development of the aquarium from the Victorian era to the present day. Along the way, in this fascinating history, Brunner provides insight into the cultural and social circumstances that accompanied the aquariumOCOs swift rise in popularity. Brunner tells a compelling story of obsession, discovery, and delightOCofrom the aquariumOCOs origin as a tool for scientific observation to the Victorian eraOCOs elaborately decorated containers of curiosity, to the great public aquariums that are popular in cities around the world today.aFeaturing more than 100 illustrations, this updated edition of "The Ocean at Home" offers a colorful and captivating look at how a Victorian obsession still enchants many today. Both the owner of a humble goldfish bowl and the dazzled spectator at major public aquariums will find "The Ocean at Home" an appealing and knowledgable guide to the aquatic worlds we create."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Ocean at Home: An Illustrated History of the Aquarium. To get started finding The Ocean at Home: An Illustrated History of the Aquarium, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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