The log from the Sea of Cortez : the narrative portion of the book, Sea of Cortez (1941), by John Steinbeck and E.F. Ricketts

A Penguin ClassicIn the two years after the 1939 publication of Steinbeck’s masterful The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck and his novel increasingly became the center of intense controversy and censorship. In search of a respite from the national stage, Steinbeck and his close friend, biologist Ed Ricketts, embarked on a month long marine specimen-collecting expedition in the Gulf of California, which resulted in their collaboration on the Sea of Cortez. In 1951, after Ricketts’ death, Steinbeck reissued his narrative portion of the work in memory of his friend and the inspiration for Cannery Row’s “Doc”. This exciting day-by-day account of their journey together is a rare blend of science, philosophy, and high-spirited adventure. This edition features an introduction by Richard Astro.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. This Exciting Day-by-day Account Of Steinbeck's Trip To The Gulf Of California With Biologist Ed Ricketts, Drawn From The Longer Sea Of Cortez, Is A Wonderful Combination Of Science, Philosophy, And High-spirited Adventure. Annotation. In 1940, Steinbeck And His Friend, Biologist Ed Ricketts, Ventured Into The Gulf Of California To Search For Marine Invertebrates Along The Beaches. This Exciting, Day-by-day Account Of Their Trip, Drawn From The Longer Work, Sea Of Cortez, Is A Wonderful Combination Of Science, Philosophy, And High-speed Adventure That Provides A Fascinating Portrait Of Steinbeck And Ricketts. Introduction / Richard Astro -- Suggestions For Further Reading -- Note On The Text -- Map -- Log From The Sea Of Cortez -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index. John Steinbeck ; Introduction By Richard Astro. The Narrative Portion Of The Book, Sea Of Cortez (1941), By John Steinbeck And E.f. Ricketts. Originally Published: New York : Viking, 1951. Appendix: About Ed Ricketts: P. 225-274. Includes Bibliographical References (p. Xxv-xxvi) And Index. In the two years after the 1939 publication of Steinbecks masterful The Grapes of Wrath , Steinbeck and his novel increasingly became the center of intense controversy and censorship. In search of a respite from the national stage, Steinbeck and his close friend, biologist Ed Ricketts, embarked on a month long marine specimen-collecting expedition in the Gulf of California, which resulted in their collaboration on the Sea of Cortez . In 1951, after Ricketts death, Steinbeck reissued his narrative portion of the work in memory of his friend and the inspiration for Cannery Row s Doc. This exciting day-by-day account of their journey together is a rare blend of science, philosophy, and high-spirited adventure. This edition features an introduction by Richard Astro. ** This work is the narrative portion of the book, Sea of Cortez, by the Author and E.F. Ricketts, 1941, here reissued with a profile, "About Ed Ricketts."