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Maury's book is the 1st modern oceanography book that was constantly updated and went through several editions. It has been translated into more than 18 languages. Because it is the first fully detailed (with color plates) Maury came to be called both "Father of
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The Bible, the U S Navy, his country and family were the things that were M F Maury's very lifeforce. Being in the Navy he was fiercely pro-Navy and didn't care to have civilians in any navy position. He dearly loved the Navy, Oceans, Stars and Seas. It should be remembered that he was also 1st
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Specifics about image. Beside Maury's left foot is the Holy Bible that he lived by daily. Also, there is his book, Physical
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