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The Ocean: The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge

by Chris Dixon

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"An entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities above, below, and beside the sea. THE OCEAN is the ultimate gift book-that is then used-by sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere"--

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Chris Dixon teaches American History at the University of Newcastle, Australia.

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Languages: English
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Published: 2021
Genres: Sports and Leisure, Science & Nature, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 797
LCC: GV775 .D58

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