The Book of the Ocean

"The Book of the Ocean" by Ernest Ingersoll
As a naturalist, Ingersoll was passionate about teaching his readers about the world around them. In this book, he tackles the ocean and its mysteries. Starting with the origin of the earth's oceans, he then moves on to discuss waves, tides, and currents that are to be understood by anyone who wishes to set sail. The book was also a useful text for sailors as he recounts some of the most famous voyages and what can be learned from them regarding tackling the ocean.