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
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Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1108059767
ISBN-13
9781108059763
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 27th, 2013
Print length
646 Pages
Weight
1,088 grams
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24.40 x 17.00 x 3.60 cms
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Published in 1861–3, this three-volume work, compiled by Karl von Scherzer (1821–1903), documents the first globe-spanning scientific expedition of the Austrian navy in 1857–9. The investigations conducted during this voyage laid the foundations for future research in various fields and are still being studied by modern-day scientists.
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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