Into the Deep: The Life of Naturalist and Explorer William Beebe
William Beebe was a pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and an avid conservationist. Into the Deep: The Life of Naturalist and Explorer William Beebe charts the life of this famous naturalist from his childhood studying animals in New Jersey through his later years studying birds at the research station he started in Trinidad.
Pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and avid conservationist, William Beebe was a modern-day celebrity during the Great Depression. His love of nature spurred him to explore jungles and to brave ocean depths. Wanting to venture deeper into the ocean, Beebe and his business partner invented the Bathysphere. Through it all, Beebe urged scientists and explorers to discover the world around them.
“To be a naturalist is better than to be a king.”
–William Beebe’s journal, December 31, 1893
- About the author: David Sheldon is an acclaimed children’s book author/illustrator. He lives near Ashville, North Carolina.
