The Log from the Sea of Cortez Audiobook By John Steinbeck, Richard Astro - introduction cover art

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The Log from the Sea of Cortez

By: John Steinbeck, Richard Astro - introduction
Narrated by: Joe Barrett
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This exciting day-by-day account of Steinbeck's trip to the Gulf of California with biologist Ed Ricketts, drawn from the longer Sea of Cortez, is a wonderful combination of science, philosophy, and high-spirited adventure. Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Travel Writing & Commentary Biological Sciences Biology Science Biographies & Memoirs Authors Art & Literature

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By the Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
Philosophical Musings • Captivating Adventure • Excellent Narration • Fascinating Journey • Marine Biodiversity

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This is a wonderful journal full of marvelous observation. However, there is a great deal of irony that Steinbeck’s peacenik blather about his country’s unenlightened preparations for war would be so short lived....say until Dec. 7, 1941.

A wonderful journal full of marvelous observations but...

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This is by far my favorite book. I have read this countless times and each time is as good as the last. I would recommend this book to philosophers, sailors, marine biology enthusiasts, and any Steinbeck fan in general. I found myself a different person after encountering this book. 10/10.

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While this one doesn't rate as highly as some of Steinbeck's all-time classics in many respects I enjoyed it just as much as Grapes of Wrath or Of Mice and Men.

On its surface this is a book a scientific expedition to document marine life in the Baja sea, on a deeper level it's about meaning, purpose and what does it mean to live life well.

While there's is plenty of writing about the expedition itself, I consider this more of a philosophy book as Steinbeck spends ample time considering where do we really find value in life. Zen and the art of tide pool collecting would have been a good subtitle.

This is one of those books that really makes you pause and reflect on your own life, which in some respects is the highest compliment you can pay a book.

I'm extremely happy that I discovered this one and I can imagine that this is one I'll revisit in the years to come.

A forgotten classic

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Excellent. The appendix alone, a eulogy to his friend marine biologist Ed Ricketts and the inspiration for the protagonist is worth the price of the book. A fascinating part of the world observed by a great writer.

Marine biology and much more.

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As a sailor, amateur naturalist...listen to it twice ...love the appendix on "doc"....read Cannery row years ago....this is the "back story" ....now I want more...

Best read / audio of Steinbeck

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