1877 Voyages Cruise of the Challenger Expedition Oceano
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1877 Voyages Cruise of the Challenger Expedition Oceanography Illustrated ICEBERGS
The Challenger expedition was a scientific circumnavigation from 1872 to 1876. Specialists from all fields were assembled to produce a rich body of data ranging from meteorology to ethnology. The expedition was of considerable significance in the scientific exploration of the Pacific, with detailed descriptions of numerous Pacific islands as well as the Australasian colonies. In this account, included are specific reports on Melbourne and Sydney with information on the state of social and economic development in Australia, as well as information on the Victorian gold rush, Blue Mountains railways, the maritime life on Sydney Harbor and much more.
“Cruise of the Challenger” features 47 engravings, including in-text illustrations, full page plates, and fold out maps.
Item number: #4036
Price: $250
SPRY, W.J.J.
The cruise of Her Majesty's ship "Challenger;" voyages over many seas, scenes in many lands
New York: Harper, 1877.
Details:
•Collation: Complete with all pages
o388p
o47 maps, plates, and in-text illustrations throughout
•Language: English
•Binding: hardcover; tight and secure
•Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 12.5cm)
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The Challenger expedition was a scientific circumnavigation from 1872 to 1876. Specialists from all fields were assembled to produce a rich body of data ranging from meteorology to ethnology. The expedition was of considerable significance in the scientific exploration of the Pacific, with detailed descriptions of numerous Pacific islands as well as the Australasian colonies. In this account, included are specific reports on Melbourne and Sydney with information on the state of social and economic development in Australia, as well as information on the Victorian gold rush, Blue Mountains railways, the maritime life on Sydney Harbor and much more.
“Cruise of the Challenger” features 47 engravings, including in-text illustrations, full page plates, and fold out maps.
Item number: #4036
Price: $250
SPRY, W.J.J.
The cruise of Her Majesty's ship "Challenger;" voyages over many seas, scenes in many lands
New York: Harper, 1877.
Details:
•Collation: Complete with all pages
o388p
o47 maps, plates, and in-text illustrations throughout
•Language: English
•Binding: hardcover; tight and secure
•Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 12.5cm)
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!4036
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