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Roy Davies
Hardcover
239 pages
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Nautilus: The Story of the Man Under the Sea
$48.95
Man’s exploration of the ocean depths is fully investigated in this handsomely illustrated book that tells the dramatic story of the conquest of inner space. From the eccentric pioneers of the late 19th century to the supercraft of the modern world, the author presents the complete picture, often using the words of the men who invented and worked on the machines.
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| Weight | 0.93 kg |
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| Dimensions | 25.4 × 19.7 × 2.5 cm |
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