Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara: Undertaken By Order Of The Imperial Government, In The Years 1857, 1858, And 1859 - Couverture souple

Scherzer, Karl Von

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ISBN 10 : 1108059767 ISBN 13 : 9781108059763

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Published in 1861–3, this three-volume work documents the first globe-spanning scientific expedition of the Austrian navy in 1857–9.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Joined by seven eminent natural scientists, including Karl von Scherzer (1821–1903), the Austrian naval expedition of 1857–9 was remarkable for its globe-spanning scale. During the course of the voyage, the naturalists collected an abundance of samples which contributed to several scientific discoveries, including the isolation of cocaine in its pure form. Some of the investigations also revolutionised knowledge in such fields as geology, oceanography, hydrography and geomagnetism, and are still being studied by modern-day researchers. Prepared by Scherzer and first published in English in 1861–3, this is a compelling three-volume account of the mission, remaining relevant to scholars interested in naval exploration and the history of science. Volume 2 covers the leg from India to Australia, with notes on the Nicobar Islands, Singapore, Java, Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Pacific archipelagos.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1108059767
• ISBN 13: 9781108059763
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 646
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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