"No natural phenomenon has inspired so much fine writing as the sea. It has gripped man's creative imagination, has aroused in him wonder and curiosity, fear, awe, exaltation; and has called forth profound and beautiful prose and poetry in response to the feelings and emotions it engendered. [...] These were among the thoughts which prompted the assembling of this book." Light blue cloth-covered boards with light green stained top page edge and dust jacket. Jacket has chipping at corners and edges, and a tear at the bottom spine end. Inside, previous owner information stickered on front. Many black and white illustrations and photographs throughout.