Behind the swordfish’s distinctive bill and huge, cornflower-blue eyes.
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The swordfish, whose scientific name means “gladiator,” can take on anyone and anything: ships, boats, sharks, submarines, divers, and whales. Richard Ellis’s fascinating, fact-filled book, Swordfish: A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator takes us behind the fish’s distinctive bill and cornflower-blue eyes to provide a complete history from prehistoric fossils to present-day endangerment. Throughout, the book is graced with many of Ellis’s own drawings and paintings, which capture the allure of the fish and bring its splendor and power to life for armchair anglers and landlocked readers alike. Reel in our free e-book for December, Swordfish: A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator.
“Swordfish has plenty to offer, from striking facts to adventures on the high seas. . . . Ellis paints the picture of an enigmatic fish and delivers plenty for the reader to enjoy.”—Times Literary Supplement
Get the e-book edition of Swordfish free in December!
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Swordfish is one of 616 books available in our 2014-15 Great Chicago Book Sale Catalog. The cloth edition ofSwordfish is on page 31 and is yours for the price of $13. Save up to 80% off list prices. Books start at just $5. Use promo code AD1209 to get the special prices in the catalog.
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