Ocean at Home: The History of the Aquarium

Author: (German) Bruneel, translated by Li Shilong
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: In the fascinating history of the aquarium, as this remarkable invention becomes increasingly popular in people's lives, Bruneel explores its development trajectory from a cultural and social perspective. He narrates the evolution of the aquarium from its humble beginnings as a crude scientific observation tool to its exquisite decoration in the Victorian era, satisfying people's curiosity about the ocean, and then to the transformation of public aquariums today. The book also captures many interesting anecdotes about leisure and fashion that have emerged in the historical evolution, with over a hundred engravings and printed patterns from the 19th century, giving you a sense of being immersed in the Victorian era.