Life Beneath The Waters: Or The Aquarium In America (1858)

By Arthur Mead Edwards

Book Overview

Life Beneath The Waters: Or The Aquarium In America is a book written by Arthur Mead Edwards and published in 1858. The book is a comprehensive guide to the aquarium hobby in America during the mid-19th century. It covers a wide range of topics related to setting up and maintaining an aquarium, including the types of fish and plants that can be kept, the proper care and feeding of aquatic animals, and the equipment needed to create a successful aquarium.The book also includes detailed descriptions of various aquatic creatures, such as fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, as well as their behaviors and habitats. Edwards provides practical advice on how to observe and study these creatures, and how to create an environment that is conducive to their health and well-being.In addition to its practical advice, Life Beneath The Waters also offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the aquarium hobby in America. Edwards describes the early days of the hobby, including the first public aquariums in the United States, and the various challenges that early aquarium enthusiasts faced in creating and maintaining their tanks.Overall, Life Beneath The Waters is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the aquarium hobby, as well as for modern-day aquarium enthusiasts looking to improve their knowledge and skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104994763
• ISBN13: 9781104994761
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"