1855 US Naval Astronomy Expedition South America MAPS CHILE Argentina PERU
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1855 US Naval Astronomy Expedition South America MAPS CHILE Argentina PERU
James Melville Gilliss was an astronomer, officer in the US Navy and founder of the United States Naval Observatory. US Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere was Gillis reports to the 33rd Congress on Archibald MacRae journeys across the Andes and pampas of the Argentine provinces. This first volume contains descriptions of some of the following:
Descriptions of Santiago, Chile
Architecture, social customs, arts, native races
On Valparaiso, Chile
Voyages in Lima, Peru; Panama; Valparaiso; Cachapual; Atacama
Observations of earthquakes and natural phenomena
Impressive maps and city views
Geography of South America
Item number: #22403
Price: $599
GILLIS, J. M.
U. S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during the years 1849- 50- 51- 52
Washington: A.O.P. Nicholson, printer, 1855. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages;
xiii, [3], 556
14 illustrations
10 full-page plates
4 folding plates
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~11.5in X 9.5in (29.5cm x 24cm)
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22403
James Melville Gilliss was an astronomer, officer in the US Navy and founder of the United States Naval Observatory. US Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere was Gillis reports to the 33rd Congress on Archibald MacRae journeys across the Andes and pampas of the Argentine provinces. This first volume contains descriptions of some of the following:
Descriptions of Santiago, Chile
Architecture, social customs, arts, native races
On Valparaiso, Chile
Voyages in Lima, Peru; Panama; Valparaiso; Cachapual; Atacama
Observations of earthquakes and natural phenomena
Impressive maps and city views
Geography of South America
Item number: #22403
Price: $599
GILLIS, J. M.
U. S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during the years 1849- 50- 51- 52
Washington: A.O.P. Nicholson, printer, 1855. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages;
xiii, [3], 556
14 illustrations
10 full-page plates
4 folding plates
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~11.5in X 9.5in (29.5cm x 24cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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1855 US Naval Astronomy Expedition South America MAPS CHILE Argentina PERU
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