The girl of the sea of cortez by peter benchley goodreads. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the girl of the sea of cortez. On an island in the gulf of california, an intrepid young woman named paloma carries a special legacy from her father a deep understanding of the sea and a sixth sense about the. The girl of the sea of cortez by peter benchley fantastic fiction. The girl of the sea of cortez this entry was posted in baja, mexico on november 20, 20 by erica victorson. The girl of the sea of cortez by peter benchley notes of a. Years ago when i was just a teenager i read the book the girl of the sea of cortez by peter benchley who also wrote jaws. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 20, 20 the girl of the sea of cortez was his most heartfelt, cherished story of the relationship between man and the sea, both those that live in it and those who love it. The girl of the sea of cortez new hampshire state library. The girl of the sea of cortez volusia county public library. The first edition of the novel was published in june 1st 1982, and was written by peter benchley. The girl of the sea of cortez is very far removed from the book and the film jaws and the hysteria that was whipped up at the time. She swam with manta rays and whale sharks and lived off the ocean.
The girl of the sea of cortez was his most heartfelt, cherished story of the relationship between man and the sea, both those who live in it and those who love it. Editions of the girl of the sea of cortez by peter benchley. Buy girl sea cortez book online at best prices in india on. Peter bradford benchley may 8, 1940 february 11, 2006 was an american author, screenwriter, and ocean activist. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of and is available in format.
He was also a speechwriter for president lyndon johnson and a journalist for such magazines as newsweek and national geographic. First published in 1982 the girl of the sea of cortez open library. It details a sixweek march 11 april 20 marine specimencollecting boat expedition he made in 1940 at various sites in the gulf of california also known as the sea of cortez, with his friend, the marine biologist. Its young, having formed some five million years ago by tectonic plate action. Aug 28, 2017 a school of yellowtail snapper swim near pink coral in baja, mexico.
The log from the sea of cortez is an englishlanguage book written by american author john steinbeck and published in 1951. The girl of the sea of cortez by peter benchley 1983. The girl of the sea of cortez by peter benchley book cover, description, publication history. Pdf the girl of the sea of cortez book by peter benchley. But when the girl of the sea of cortez leaves fact behind and cruises into uncharted realms of human relationships and ancient superstitions, it sparkles like a parrotfish. On an island in the gulf of california, an intrepid young woman named paloma carries a special legacy from her fathera deep understanding of the sea and a sixth sense about the need to protect it.
Praise for the girl of the sea of cortez it s hard not to compare benchley s tale. Peter benchleys fascination with the sea and its magnificent inhabitants inspired such classic novels as jaws and the deep, making him the preeminent author of ocean adventure and suspense. Jun 01, 1982 the girl of the sea of cortez is very far removed from the book and the film jaws and the hysteria that was whipped up at the time. Peter benchley on an island in the sea of cortez, a solitary young woman has a special love and understanding for the sea. The book was a love story to the sea of cortez, and it weaved its magic into. Nov 29, 2018 this video is about sailing north in the sea of cortez exploring remote anchorages snorkelling and scuba diving. The girl of the sea of cortez pima county public library. On an island in the gulf of california, an intrepid young woman named paloma carries a special legacy from her fathera deep understanding of the sea and a sixth sense about the. Buy the girl of the sea of cortez reprint by benchley, peter isbn. The girl of the sea of cortez was his most heartfelt, cherished story of the relationship between man and the sea, both those that live in it and those who love it. On an island in the gulf of california, an intrepid young woman named paloma carries a special legacy from her father a deep understanding of the sea and a sixth sense about the need to protect it. His other books include the deep, the island, the girl of the sea of cortez, q clearance, rummies, beast, white shark, and shark trouble. The girl of the sea of cortez by peter benchley, paperback. Several more of his works were also adapted for both cinema and television, including the deep, the island, beast, and white shark later in life, benchley came to regret writing such.
Each day, the protagonist paddles her boat into the open sea, anchors over a submerged volcano, and. The girl of the sea of cortez was his most heartfelt, cherished story of the relationship between man and the. The main characters of this fiction, young adult story are. On an island in the gulf of california, an intrepid. The girl of the sea of cortez 1982 a novel by peter benchley paloma, the fourteenyearold girl of the title, is an enchanting creation, almost a seanymph for all her convincing flesh and blood. The sea of cortez also known as the gulf of california is my new favorite sea. Peter bradford benchley may 8, 1940 february 11, 2006 was an american author. Embed embed for hosted blogs and item of beauty, danger, and adventure, the girl of the sea of cortez is triumphant a novel to fall in love with. The girl of the sea of cortez king county library system. Girl of the sea of cortez peter benchley ebok 9780345544155. Peter benchleys fascination with the sea and its magnificent inhabitants inspired such classic novels as jaws and the deep, making him the preeminent. See more ideas about sea, baja california and mexico. The girl of the sea of cortez peter benchley vintage. Peter benchley the lyrical tale of a young woman who has a special love and unique understanding of the ocean.
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