Description

The Aquarium: An Unveiling Of The Wonders Of The Deep Sea is a book written by Philip Henry Gosse and published in 1856. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences in creating and maintaining a home aquarium, and his observations of the marine life that he kept in it. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a general introduction to the concept of an aquarium and the equipment necessary to create one. The second part is a detailed guide to the various marine animals that the author kept in his aquarium, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and sea anemones. The third and final part of the book is a discussion of the philosophical and spiritual implications of observing and caring for marine life in a home aquarium.Throughout the book, Gosse emphasizes the beauty and complexity of the marine creatures he observes, and his deep appreciation for the natural world. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining an aquarium, including the need for careful attention to water quality and temperature, and the difficulty of keeping some species alive in captivity.Overall, The Aquarium is a fascinating and informative account of one man's passion for marine life, and his efforts to share that passion with others. It remains a classic work in the field of aquarium keeping and marine biology, and is still widely read and admired today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.