World Beneath the Waves, by Dr. Gilbert Doukan

World Beneath the Waves
Dr. Gilbert Doukan
Translated by A Andr. M Case

‘In this book Dr. Gilbert Doukan reviews the reasons why the sea reveals its secrets so reluctantly, the problems involved and the various scientific methods that have been used to increase our knowledge of the wonders shut off by a glistening water surface’

Hardback with dust jacket in protective cellophane cover. Dust jacket rubbed at the corners, creased along bottom front edge and small tears around the ends of the spine. Inside pages in good condition.

Contents:
Underwater hunting
The underwater hunter’s contribution to submarine knowledge
Submarine exploration with apparatus
Submarine possibilities afforded by modern self-contained diving suits
Submarine archaeology
Pictures from the depths
Diving and biology of the sea

355 pages
A few black and white illustrations
147 mm x 214 mm (approx. 5.75 in x 8.5 in)
1957[?], John de Graff Inc, New York