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Written with great enthusiasm, the author of over 15 books, numerous scientific reports, articles and films, captures the history of diving in the old world and continues on through current high tech treasure diving. This book reaches back in history to describe events from the beginning of diving and even includes many antique drawings depicting the divers of a bygone era, their trials, adventures and inventions. Of course, no Robert Marx book would be complete without extensive chapters on underwater archaeology and sunken treasure. Both of these areas are covered in detail by the "master" of underwater archaeology. Marx also writes about the history and background of this exciting genre and its origins. Other topics include: Diving Bells, Diving Machines, Diving With a Helmet, Armored Diving Suits, Scuba, Divers in Warfare, Submarines and Submersibles, Underwater Habitats, Underwater Archaeology, Sunken Treasure, Oceanography and Treasure Hunting Goes High-Tech.