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The Log from the Sea of Cortez
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The Log from the Sea of Cortez
In 1940 Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his great friend the marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The expedition was described by the two men in Sea of Cortez, published in 1941.
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In 1940, John Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his friend, the biologist Edward F. Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The day-to-day story of the trip is given in the log, which combines science, philosophy, and high-spirited adventure.
This edition also includes Steinbeck’s profile of his fellow traveller.
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The Log from the Sea of Cortez, authored by John Steinbeck, is acclaimed for its philosophical insights and rich narrative detail. Reviewers often highlight the engaging writing style and the deep reflections on human nature and the natural world. The juxtaposition of scientific exploration and lyrical prose is noted as particular strengths, offering readers both adventure and contemplation.
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ISBN: 9780141186078
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 January 2001
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Introduction by Richard Astro
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 237g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Nobel-Prize winning author John Steinbeck is remembered as one of the greatest and best-loved American writers of the twentieth century. His complete works will be available in Penguin Modern Classics.
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