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The mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface and its inhabitants have captivated humanity for centuries-the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and ancient Chinese all kept fish in their homes to observe and admire. But it was not until the nineteenth-century invention of the aquarium that the deep was truly domesticated, offering the curious a chance to create an indoor exotic sea world, in miniature.In The Ocean at Home, Bernd Brunner traces the development of the aquarium from the Victorian era to the present day. Along the way, in this fascinating history, Brunner provides insight into the cultural and social circumstances that accompanied the aquarium's swift rise in popularity. Brunner tells a compelling story of obsession, discovery, and delight-from the aquarium's origin as a tool for scientific observation to the Victorian era's elaborately decorated containers of curiosity, to the great public aquariums that are popular in cities around the world today.Featuring more than 100 illustrations, this updated edition of The Ocean at Home offers a colorful and captivating look at how a Victorian obsession still enchants many today. Both the owner of a humble goldfish bowl and the dazzled spectator at major public aquariums will find The Ocean at Home an appealing and knowledgable guide to the aquatic worlds we create.
Autoren-Porträt von Brunner Bernd Brunner
Bernd Brunner is a Berlin-based writer. He has written extensively for television and print and is also the author of Bears: A Brief History and Moon: A Brief History.
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Autor:
Brunner Bernd Brunner
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2012, 160 Seiten, Englisch
- Übersetzer: Ashley Marc Slapp
- Verlag: Reaktion Books
- ISBN-10: 1861899963
- ISBN-13: 9781861899965
- Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.2012
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Dateiformat: ePub
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Größe: 12 MB
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