Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara: Volume 1 - Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government, in the Years 1857, 1858, and 1859 (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration
Release date:	June 2013
First published:	May 2013
Authors:	Karl von Scherzer
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	564
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-05975-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Expeditions Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history Books > Travel > Travel writing > Expeditions
LSN:	1-108-05975-9
Barcode:	9781108059756

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