Skylarks and Scuttlebutts: A Treasure Trove of Nautical Knowledge

Skylarks and Scuttlebutts: A Treasure Trove of Nautical Knowledge

by Lorenz Schroter (Author)

Synopsis

The perfect gift for anyone who loves to be in, on or by the sea. How can you tell how old a fish is? Why is the sea salty? What does SCUBA stand for? Batten down the hatches and discover the answer to all these questions and many more in this unique collection of all things marine.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: First
Publisher: Granta Books
Published: 01 Oct 2007

ISBN 10: 1862079749
ISBN 13: 9781862079748

Author Bio
Lorenz Schr ter was born in 1960. He is a travel journalist and author of several books. He spent two years cycling round the world, and then lived for three years on a tiny car-free island off Hong Kong. He has visited over 100 countries and currently lives in Berlin.