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The Ocean and its Wonders

R. M. Ballantyne

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. . . salt, taking in a full cargo of lime, etcetera, as it passes the mouths of rivers. Arrived at its old starting-point, our wanderer receives once more heat and salt to the full, parts with its lime, and at once hastens off on a new voyage of usefulness—to give out of its superabundance in exchange for the superabundance of others: thus quietly teaching man the lesson that the true principles of commerce were carried out in the depths of the sea ages before he discovered them and carried them into practice on its surface.

Perchance another fate awaits this adventurous particle of water. Mayhap, before it reaches the cold regions of the north, it is evaporated into the clouds, and descends upon the earth in fresh and refreshing rain or dew. Having fertilised the fields, it flows back to its parent ocean, laden with a superabundant cargo of earthy substances, which it soon parts with in exchange for salt. And thus on it goes, round and round the world; down in the ocean&rsqu. . . Read More

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3.00
- Abby - Feb 05, 2013

This is an interesting book. Most of the information is still relevant and actually gives you a decent crash course in the ocean and atmosphere. Much of it is common knowledge these days, but I learned a few things, and through the magic of the Internet I was able to expand my knowledge of the thing

5.00
- Robert S Breaux - Mar 24, 2015

Two thirds of our world presented

A delightful way to learn of our world while giving credit where credit is due. This was just one of Ballantyne's works.

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