Bascom, Willard
Waves and Beaches : The Dynamics of the Ocean Surface
: Doubleday, 1964. . , , Binding is tight, split in the spine at the very top, front half of the book at the top has a slight bend forward, "The sea attacks relentlessly, marshaling the force of its powerful waves against the land's strongest points. It collects the energy of distant winds and transports it across thousands of miles of open ocean as quietly rolling swell. On nearing shore this calm disguise is suddenly cast off, and the waves rise up in angry breakers, hurling themselves against the land in final furious assault. ...The two combatants - waves and beaches - are the heroes of this book.", 267 pages.; . Fair +, Paperback, , .
$24.00
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