This section is from the book "A Library Of Wonders And Curiosities Found In Nature And Art, Science And Literature", by I. Platt. Also available from Amazon: A library of wonders and curiosities.
General Observations respecting the Sea, or Ocean - Particular Curiosities of the Sea - On the Saltness of the Sea - On the Tides - Waves stilled by Oil.
- And thou, majestic main,
A secret world of wonders in thyself!
Sound His stupendous praise, whose greater voice
Or bids you roar, or bids your roaring fall!"
 
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