The Log from the Sea of Cortez (Penguin Classics)

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A Penguin Classic
In the two years after the 1939 publication of Steinbeck’s masterful The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck and his novel increasingly became the center of intense controversy and censorship. In search of a respite from the national stage, Steinbeck and his close friend, biologist Ed Ricketts, embarked on a month long marine specimen-collecting expedition in the Gulf of California, which resulted in their collaboration on the Sea of Cortez. In 1951, after Ricketts’ death, Steinbeck reissued his narrative portion of the work in memory of his friend and the inspiration for Cannery Row’s “Doc”. This exciting day-by-day account of their journey together is a rare blend of science, philosophy, and high-spirited adventure. This edition features an introduction by Richard Astro.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 1995
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140187448
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140187441
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.55 x 7.72 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
Best Sellers Rank: #35,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #7 in Marine Biology (Books) #57 in Travelogues & Travel Essays #124 in Author Biographies
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Customers find the book informative and scientifically detailed, with one review noting Steinbeck’s ability to explain things in an interesting manner. Moreover, the writing style is engaging, with customers appreciating how it’s made more interesting by Steinbeck’s style, and they consider it a classic with clever humor throughout. Additionally, the narrative receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a wonderful account of a true life adventure. However, opinions about the content are mixed, with some customers finding it entertaining while others find it boring.