Jacques Cousteau: The Sea King
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- Synopsis
- In this balanced biography of Cousteau (1910-1997), Matsen (an author specializing in marine subjects) traces the life and contributions of the renowned marine explorer/filmmaker/ conservationist from his development of the Agua-Lung and undersea photography equipment to his public television documentary series, The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, and legal battles between his heirs. The book includes photographs of Cousteau, his two families, well-known ship The Calypso, scientific expeditions, and monument in his hometown in France. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
- Copyright:
- 2009
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780307378279
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780307275424, 9780375424137
- Publisher:
- Pantheon Books
- Date of Addition:
- 12/10/10
- Copyrighted By:
- Bradford Matsen
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science, Biographies and Memoirs, Outdoors and Nature, Technology, Earth Sciences
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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