The human shore : seacoasts in history / John R. Gillis.

Author/creator Gillis, John R.
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago ; London : The University of Chicago Press, 2012, ©2012.
Descriptionx, 241 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents An alternative to Eden -- Coasts of the ancient mariner -- Sea frontiers of the early modern Atlantic -- Settling the shores -- Second discovery of the sea -- Coastal dreams and nightmares -- Conclusion: learning to live with coasts.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012023404
ISBN9780226922232 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0226922235 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks GB451.2 .G555 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold