ISBN: 9781332060665 - narrative of the voyage of h. m.s. rattlesnake, commanded by the late captain owen stanley, r. n., f. r. s. &c, vol. 1 of 2: during the years 1846-50, ... archipelago, to which is added the account (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the first Northern Survey campaign of H.M.S. Rattlesnake under the command of Captain Owen Stanley. It covers a voyage from Plymouth to the Louisiade Archipelago and back to Hobart Town between 1846-50. The voyage's main objective was to survey and map the Australian coastline and nearby islands to improve the safety of navigating the treacherous waters surrounding the continent. The author provides thorough accounts of surveying and charting various locations, including Moreton Bay, Port Curtis, Cape York, and the Louisiade Archipelago. The book also details various aspects of life on the voyage. The author describes encounters with different indigenous peoples, observations on the local flora and fauna, and reflections on the natural beauty of the regions visited. They write with particular enthusiasm about the large variety of birdlife and marine animals observed throughout the journey. The author's account offers unique insights into the challenges of exploration in the mid-nineteenth century and highlights the bravery and dedication of those involved in the endeavor. It contributes to the history of maritime exploration and scientific discovery in the Pacific region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 432 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.