The Log from the Sea of Cortez (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century)

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. Annotation. In 1940, Steinbeck And His Friend, Biologist Ed Ricketts, Ventured Into The Gulf Of California To Search For Marine Invertebrates Along The Beaches. This Exciting, Day-by-day Account Of Their Trip, Drawn From The Longer Work, Sea Of Cortez, Is A Wonderful Combination Of Science, Philosophy, And High-speed Adventure That Provides A Fascinating Portrait Of Steinbeck And Ricketts. Introduction / Richard Astro -- Suggestions For Further Reading -- Note On The Text -- Map -- Log From The Sea Of Cortez -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index. John Steinbeck ; Introduction By Richard Astro. The Narrative Portion Of The Book, Sea Of Cortez (1941), By John Steinbeck And E.f. Ricketts. Originally Published: New York : Viking, 1951. Appendix: About Ed Ricketts: P. 225-274. Includes Bibliographical References (p. Xxv-xxvi) And Index.