Neutral Buoyancy - Adventures in a Liquid World (Paperback)

In Neutral Buoyancy, journalist and diver Tim Ecott takes you on a guided tour of the history of undersea exploration and the emergence of diving culture. He tells the extraordinary story of man's attempts to breathe underwater, from the sponge divers described by Aristotle, to the development of sixteenth-century diving bells, to the invention of modern scuba equipment. Along the way, Ecott intersperses the story with his own thrilling adventures, from the waters of the South Pacific to the remote islands of the Seychelles, from explorations in the clear, flowing tides of Sardinia to a near-death experience in the cold gray depths of the English Channel. Filled with engaging stories of humanity's conquest of the undersea world -- and heart-pounding action that will leave you breathless -- Neutral Buoyancy is a compelling blend of history and adventure, an exciting overview of the world of undersea diving. "As elemental, entertaining, and stimulating as the environment it traces." -- Kirkus Reviews "Engaging ... Neutral Buoyancy will certainly become cult reading for divers." -- Alexander Urquhart, The Times Literary Supplement "Ecott's encyclopedic recounting of diving history ... should be awarded a place on any diver's reference shelf." -- Paul McHugh, San Francisco Chronicle

General

Imprint:	Black Cat
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2002
First published:	June 2002
Authors:	Tim Ecott
Dimensions:	210 x 133 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	345
ISBN-13:	978-0-8021-3907-8
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Swimming & diving > Sub-aqua swimming
LSN:	0-8021-3907-8
Barcode:	9780802139078

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