Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara SetUndertaken 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: | 978-1-108-05978-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Multiple-item retail product |
| List Price: | AUD $212.95 |
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.