This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ... 7. the outer reefs I. The Sea-Gardens _The Sea-Gardens, as Bermudians term the marvellously varied submarine life of the coral reefs and lagoons, extending to the outer limits of the now submerged tract that once constituted Greater Bermuda, form a vast and ever changing natural aquarium, in which, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ... 7. the outer reefs I. The Sea-Gardens _The Sea-Gardens, as Bermudians term the marvellously varied submarine life of the coral reefs and lagoons, extending to the outer limits of the now submerged tract that once constituted Greater Bermuda, form a vast and ever changing natural aquarium, in which, thanks to the pellucid clearness of the water, the whole kaleidoscopic panorama of marine life may be seen to a depth of thirty or forty feet with the same vividness and minuteness of detail as if at close range, through the transparent wall of a glass tank. There are other famous marine gardens, besides those in Bermuda, notably those along the California coast; but they all lack the marvellous diversity of background, in both form and color, due to unique conditions of geological changes and coral growth, that have combined to make these Bermuda SeaGardens one of the few sights deserving of world-wide fame. It is not surprising to find that even sedate men of science allow themselves some latitude of extravagance in their descriptions of Bermuda's chief attraction. While even the best attempts are impotent to suggest the infinite variety of the spectacle presented, that changes with every ripple of the tides, it is interesting to compare the impressions produced, and the enthusiasm awakened in visitors of widely different types and callings: "Look beneath, through the glass bottom of your boat, as it drifts idly over the submarine gardens. Tall black rods, and purple sea-fans, having root in the sandy floor, rise upward and wave! gracefully in the tide, like tree ferns swept by mild zephyrs. Weeds of many colors, scarlet and green sponges, clusters and sprays of white coral, bulky 'sea-puddings--the Chinaman's delicacy--are scattered about...
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Good. 1928 printing of Rider's Bermuda. Fold-out map in rear is perfect. Pages are clean crisp and unmarked. Spine is creased and head and foot of spine are chipped. Covers show some creasing and edge wear. Rare with map in such great condition.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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