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Stars Beneath the Sea: The Extraordinary Lives of the Pioneers of Diving (Hardcover)

by Trevor Norton (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 282 pages
  • Publisher: Century (5 Aug 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0712680721
  • ISBN-13: 978-0712680721
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 711,482 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This history of diving traces its evolution from fishing with spears to today's high-tech equipment. It includes accounts of some of the eccentric exploits of the pioneers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, adventurous and entertaining., 21 Mar 2002
By Frank Ryan (Sheffield, South Yorks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stars Beneath the Sea: The Incredible Story of the Pioneers of the Deep Sea (Paperback)
This is a unique book that tells the story of a bunch of intrepid and inspired men who pioneered the exploration of the last great unknown: the deeps of the sea. How would you fancy wading out under water with nothing more than an inverted coal bucket over your head? Would you agree to a fight a shark, equipped with nothing more than a knife, all so that some movie company could film the gory encounter? Inventive, adventurous, foolhardy to the point of recklessness, many of the diving pioneers were also world-famous in their own right, like the great biologist JBS Haldane, who worked out how to survive at dangerous depths. Others evolved from treasure seekers to become the first underwater archaeologists, exploring ancient shipwrecks in exotic waters, or, most interesting of all, opening our eyes to the beauty of marine habits and wildlife, including the seriously threatened coral reefs. The author, himself a marine biologist and diver, blends all this into a magical weave of fact and wonder enlivened by a mordant wit and a delightful eye for quirky detail. I would recommend it to any reader.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely antastic, 13 Jan 2004
By Mike Daniels (Peacehaven, East Sussex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stars Beneath the Sea: The Incredible Story of the Pioneers of the Deep Sea (Paperback)
I can only endorse what everyone else has said already. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. My wife who is not only a non diver but a non swimmer is reading the book and is enjoying it also. Well written and well researched. The historical connections to time and place are educational.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 5 Aug 2001
By i.ross@biotech.cam.ac.uk (Kennett, Suffolk) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stars Beneath the Sea: The Incredible Story of the Pioneers of the Deep Sea (Paperback)
One of, simply, the most enjoyable books I have read in a long time. An interest in diving and matters sub-aquatic would provide an incentive to read this book but is far from necessary. A few of the names would be familiar to many, some to few. The common theme of underwater activities links a series of mini-biographies of interesting, multi-talented men and women only a part of whose abilities ¨C and eccentricities - centre on the topic of the title. The problems arising from the popularisation of an activity and the questionable benefits that may arise are well-illustrated. The style of writing is delightful providing good insight into the characters through both wit and compassion. It is an ¡®easy¡¯ and thoroughly enjoyable read which informs in an unobtrusive manner. On top of that, it is laugh-out-loud funny in many places.

It would be a pity if the title deterred potential readers: it really is a gem.

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4.0 out of 5 stars if only book was waterproof
I thought this book was excellent. Easy read, funny and free flowing. I felt no pressure on my brain when i dove in and din't need to come up for air thanks to nortons breathable... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. Wardle

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and funny
We know the dangers of deep diving because someone did it before and reported... Highly recommended
Published 4 months ago by JJ

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully entertaining history of diving
Trevor Norton presents us with a series of vivid portraits of the strange assortment of characters who pioneered diving. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2001 by William Podmore

5.0 out of 5 stars A book deeper than the title suggests
One of, simply, the most enjoyable books I have read in a long time. An interest in diving and matters sub-aquatic would provide an incentive to read this book but is far from... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2000

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