The History of Underwater Exploration [Paperback]

Robert F. Marx (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1990

The noted marine archaeologist and treasure-hunting diver's history of diving, from the free divers of the ancient world to those using modern research equipment. Subjects such as underwater archaeology, sunken treasure, oceanography and skin diving are explored along with the evolution of SCUBA equipment, submarine warfare, and more. 46 photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (October 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486264874
• ISBN-13: 978-0486264875
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,841,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Travel > Specialty Travel > Adventure > General

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4.0 out of 5 stars Diving - From the beginning of recorded history to present, April 10, 1997

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This review is from: The History of Underwater Exploration (Paperback)

This book begins with the earliest recorded instances of diving beneath the surface of the oceans and inland waters. It traces the beginnings of most of the forms of diving from Freediving, surface supplied diving, rebreathers, and open circuit (SCUBA) systems, and continues to the present day. Historical accounts of many of the milestones that have led to current day technology are recounted. Many of the near misses in history are also recorded here including the real beginning of the open circuit systems we all attribute to Cousteau and Gagnan. This is an updated version of this book originally written in the early 1980s