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Literary Ocean Masterpiece

Seven-Tenths : The Sea and its Thresholds

by James Hamilton-Paterson

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Paperback ISBN: 9780571229383 1 Mar 2007 196 x 127 x 24 (mm) 312g

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A beautifully-written blend of literature and science, Seven-Tenths is James Hamilton-Paterson's classic exploration of the sea. This revised and updated edition brings back into print a masterful work that captures the mystery and majesty of the ocean.

Including the acclaimed essay Sea Burial, this is an essential read for anyone drawn to the sea and its thresholds.