Ocean Gardens. The History of the Marine Aquarium and the best methods now adopted for its establishment and preservation.

"Ocean Gardens: The History of the Marine Aquarium" by Henry Noel Humphreys introduces readers to the captivating world of marine aquariums and their rich history. Written in the mid-19th century, the book explores how to set up and maintain these underwater habitats and showcases the incredible diversity of life they can support; it opens by contrasting the casual observer at the seashore with the stunning, complex world hidden just beneath the surface, championing the study of natural history as a way to awaken the mind and reveal nature's secrets with the promise of a detailed exploration of aquatic environments and their inhabitants.