Moby-duck the true story of 28,800 bath toys lost at sea, and of the beachcombers, oceanographers, environmentalists, and fools-- including the author-- who went in search of them
(Audiobook CD)
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Published
Prince Frederick, MD : Recorded Books, p2011.
Format
Audiobook CD
Edition
Unabridged
Status
Port Angeles - Talking Books
AUDBK 551.462 HOHN
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AUDBK 551.462 HOHN
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Published
Prince Frederick, MD : Recorded Books, p2011.
Edition
Unabridged
Physical Desc
13 sound discs (15.75 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Notes
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Title from container.
General Note
"With tracks every 3 minutes for easy book marking"--Container.
General Note
Compact discs.
Participants/Performers
Narrated by Christopher Evan Welch.
Description
When the author heard of the mysterious loss of thousands of bath toys at sea, he figured he would interview a few oceanographers, talk to a few beachcombers, and read up on Arctic science and geography. But questions can be like ocean currents: wade in too far, and they carry you away. His accidental odyssey pulls him into the secretive world of shipping conglomerates, the daring work of Arctic researchers, the lunatic risks of maverick sailors, and the shadowy world of Chinese toy factories. This work is a journey into the heart of the sea and an adventure through science, myth, the global economy, and some of the worst weather imaginable. With each new discovery, he learns of another loose thread, and with each successive chase, he comes closer to understanding where his castaway quarry comes from and where it goes.