Portrait of the Gulf Stream: In Praise of Currents (Armchair Traveler)

isbn 9781906598747 ref 1107.This book is a scientific / philosophical treatise.The Gulf Stream,first identified in 1512,arises in the Gulf of Mexico travels along the east coast of America and Canada then turns east across the Atlantic before diviiding into the North Atlantic Drift that carries on to the west coast of Europe and the Canary Current that curves back to the coast of Africa.The author outlinrs elements he considers necessary to create a portrait of the Gulf Stream incluuding motion, mapping,anatomy of a loop,fishing,and climate.Interesting but not my kind of book.

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Quirky and enjoyable!

I can not more highly recommend this book to all those that are concerned with climate change, or are interested in the sea and natural history. It is a fascinating book that reads like an adventure story. Its subject covers much more than simply the Gulf Stream, it encompasses the whole planet explaining how the ocean currents world-wide have such a profound influence on climate. This book made a deep impression on me helping me understand nature with a fresh vision.