The Drama of the Oceans by Borgese, Elisabeth Mann - 1975

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1975. Cloth, 258 pages, illustrations; 29 cm. PRESENTATION COPY. Signed by the author on notepaper laid in, with a personalized inscription. A near-fine copy of the first printing, age toning. Dust jacket with light edgewear. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. CONTENTS: The scene: the geophysical setting; The biological setting; The man-made setting; The actors: The Fishermen; The sailors; The oilmen and the energy engineers; The mineral miners; The architects; The shore developers; The warriors; The drama: The death of the oceans; New life for the oceans.. SIGNED. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to.