| Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara: Volume 2: Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government, in the Years Contributor(s): Scherzer, Karl Von (Author) |
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ISBN: 1108059767 ISBN-13: 9781108059763 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $71.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - General - Travel | Essays & Travelogues |
| Dewey: 910.41 |
| Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (2.23 lbs) 646 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. Volume 2 covers the leg from India to Australia, with notes on the Nicobar Islands, Singapore, Java, Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Pacific archipelagos. |