The Silent World by Jacques Cousteau
"The Silent World" is an autobiographical account of a pioneering oceanographer and his team's underwater explorations. The book documents their adventures and discoveries, including the development and use of the first scuba diving equipment. The author shares his experiences of exploring shipwrecks, interacting with various marine life, and the dangers they faced in the depths of the ocean. The book also emphasizes the importance of marine conservation and the need to protect our oceans.
The 1782nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 320
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 79th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- 92nd on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- 100 All-Time Greatest Popular Science Books (Open Education Database)