| Between Pacific Tides | |
| Author | Edward F. Ricketts, Jack Calvin |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
| Publication date | 1939 |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | NA |
Between Pacific Tides is a 1939 book by Ed Ricketts and Jack Calvin that explores the intertidal ecology of the Pacific coast of the United States. Edward Flanders Robb Ricketts ( May 14, 1897 - May 11, 1948) commonly known as Ed Ricketts, was an American Marine The United States of America —commonly referred to as the English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Non-fiction is an account or representation of a subject which is presented as Fact. Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of Literature or Information &ndash the activity of making information available for public view The Stanford University Press is the Publishing house of Stanford University. The year 1939 in literature involved some significant events and new books Edward Flanders Robb Ricketts ( May 14, 1897 - May 11, 1948) commonly known as Ed Ricketts, was an American Marine Intertidal ecology is the study of intertidal Ecosystems where organisms live between the low and high Tide lines A country's Pacific coast is the part of its Coast facing the Pacific Ocean. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The book was originally titled, "Between Pacific Tides: An Account of the Habits and Habitats of Some Five Hundred of the Common, Conspicuous Seashore Invertebrates of the Pacific Coast Between Sitka, Alaska, and Northern Mexico. "
From 1942-1948 the book went out of print,[1] but it has since been revised and updated to keep it current, and is now in its fifth edition with the size increasing around twenty percent from the original. Updated and expanded sections have been added since the original edition was published, including: John Steinbeck's Foreword to the 1948 edition; a new chapter regarding the influence on the distribution of shore organisms; an updated Annotated Systematic Index and General Bibliography comprising 2,300 entries; and the addition of 200 photographs and drawings. John Steinbeck III (February 27 1902—December 20 1968 was one of the best-known and most widely read American writers of the 20th century [2]
As of 2004, the book has sold around 100,000 copies, making it one of the best-selling books published by Stanford University Press. A bestseller is a Book that is identified as extremely popular by its inclusion on lists of currently top selling titles that are based on publishing industry and book trade The Stanford University Press is the Publishing house of Stanford University. [3]
References
- ^ Ward, Ritchie R. (1974). Into the Ocean World: The Biology of the Sea. Knopf, 202. ISBN 1568582986.
- ^ Between Pacific Tides: Fifth edition - Edward F. Ricketts and Jack Calvin. Stanford University Press. Retrieved on 2007-08-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia.
- ^ Tamm, Eric Enno (2004). Beyond the Outer Shores. Thunder's Mouth Press, 33. ISBN 1568582986.
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