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Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara: Volume 2 - Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government, in the Years 1857, 1858, and 1859 (Paperback)
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Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara: Volume 2 - Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government, in the Years 1857, 1858, and 1859 (Paperback)
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration
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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.
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