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Swordfish: A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator, Ellis

Please verify that you are not a robot. Would you also like to submit a review for this item? You already recently rated this item. Your rating has been recorded. Write a review Rate this item: Preview this item Preview this item. English View all editions and formats Summary: Provides a comprehensive history of the swordfish, from prehistoric fossils to its present-day endangerment, and describes its adaptability and its relationship with humans. Allow this favorite library to be seen by others Keep this favorite library private.

Swordfish : a biography of the ocean gladiator

Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item Richard Ellis Find more information about: A perfect fish in the evolutionary sense, the broadbill swordfish derives its name from its distinctive bill - much longer and wider than the bill of any other billfish - which is flattened into the sword we all recognize. This book provides a complete history of the fish from its prehistoric fossils to its present-day endangerment.

Publisher Synopsis "Richard Ellis writes that the swordfish is a 'graceful, tapered teardrop of a fish' that has enchanted and mystified humans since their most ancient encounters with this unique being. This slight optimism was a nice note to end the book on, even though the full peril of the swordfish is detailed throughout the rest of the book. A good read for the enthusiast. Jan 02, Quinby Frank rated it liked it.

If someone were really interested in swordfish and wanted to read a book about them, then this would be the book for this person - I do not fit that category. I learned far more about swordfish than To be fair, the ecological parts were pretty interesting. I learned about long-line fishing and the Permian Extinction and other things I knew nothing about, but mostly the book just brought back not-so-pleasant memories of being dragged aboard deep-sea fishing boats in Florida by my grandfather If someone were really interested in swordfish and wanted to read a book about them, then this would be the book for this person - I do not fit that category.


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I learned about long-line fishing and the Permian Extinction and other things I knew nothing about, but mostly the book just brought back not-so-pleasant memories of being dragged aboard deep-sea fishing boats in Florida by my grandfather, an avid sport fisherman, and sitting for hours in a chair in excruciating heat holding a pole. There was one especially gruesome day when I got seasick early on and knew there would be 8 more hours before I could escape that boat - and the cabin was pea green.

I had to read this book for my book group. The research that is presented of the swordfish are indeed extremely interesting however much is still unknown and at some points pure speculations. Even though swordfishes are supposed to be the main point of this book, there is a huge part of it that covers all other types of billfish, prehistoric aquatic life, and the adverse effect of overfishing and global warming that we are the cause of, that, albeit interesting, definitely seemed to be presented as to add more pages.

Swordfish: A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator by Richard Ellis

I suppose though tha The research that is presented of the swordfish are indeed extremely interesting however much is still unknown and at some points pure speculations. I suppose though that's why there is "A Biography of the Ocean" on the title to cover the everything else in the book. Jun 27, Michael rated it it was ok Shelves: Lots of typos to spice up the long paraphrased excerpts of fishing stories, scientific inquiries and slack jawed affection towards an enigma the author has not solved, only gathered the pieces of and strung one after the next in a long line of hyperbole and contradiction.

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After citing so many sources on the Swordfish's adaptation to and need for deep cold water, Ellis states: Apr 01, Ann marked it as to-read Shelves: May 02, Jordyn Boettinger rated it really liked it. Very good book on the history and biology of billfishes, mainly swordfish and marlins.

A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator

Another great book by Richard Ellis- always a go-to author for me. UofC free e-book mini read. Alvaro rated it it was amazing Feb 08, Gordon Gregory rated it it was amazing Jan 06, Zachary Swanberg rated it it was amazing Dec 31, Ike Rakiecki rated it it was amazing Sep 06, Oren rated it it was amazing Apr 27, John Richmond rated it really liked it Nov 08, Amid a group of whales he noticed a fish around 15ft long and with a distinctive bill: It also noticed him, and charged.

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