Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara Vol. 1Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government, in the Years 1857, 1858, and 1859 |
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Author:
| Scherzer, Karl von |
Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-108-05975-6 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $71.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.