Author

Publication

2008 - Abacus, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

60,500 words, Guess

Page Count

242 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more
  • OCLC Control Number222166535
  • Better World Books9780349118352
  • Better World Books9780349121475
  • Open LibraryOL29651683M

Classifications

  • DDC593.6
  • LCCQH541.5.C7 J66 2007
  • LCCRC489.P67
and 1 more
  • LCCQL377.C5

Description

Weaving together a journey from Marseilles to Madras via the South Pacific and the author's own memories of his seafaring grandfather, this book provides an inspired, eclectic narrative that links science with history, literature, and with our image of mankind.

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