| Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara: Volume 1: Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government, in the Years Contributor(s): Scherzer, Karl Von (Author) |
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ISBN: 1108059759 ISBN-13: 9781108059756 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $65.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - General - Travel | Essays & Travelogues |
| Dewey: 910.41 |
| Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration |
| Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (1.95 lbs) 564 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. Opening with the guidance given by Alexander von Humboldt prior to the expedition, Volume 1 covers the leg between Europe and India. It includes notes on the social structure of the populations encountered, and on the local flora and fauna. |