Narrative of Circumnavigation of Globe By Austrian Frigate Novara: - Undertaken By Order of Imperial Government, in Years 1857, 1858,

Klappentext Joined by seven eminent natural scientists, including Karl von Scherzer (1821-1903), the Austrian naval expedition of 1857-9 was remarkable for its globe-spanning scale. During the course of the voyage, the naturalists collected an abundance of samples which contributed to several scientific discoveries, including the isolation of cocaine in its pure form. Some of the investigations also revolutionised knowledge in such fields as geology, oceanography, hydrography and geomagnetism, and are still being studied by modern-day researchers. Prepared by Scherzer and first published in English in 1861-3, this is a compelling three-volume account of the mission, remaining relevant to scholars interested in naval exploration and the history of science. Opening with the guidance given by Alexander von Humboldt prior to the expedition, Volume 1 covers the leg between Europe and India. It includes notes on the social structure of the populations encountered, and on the local flora and fauna. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the English edition; 1. Preparations for the voyage; 2. From Trieste to Gibraltar; 3. Gibraltar; 4. Madeira; 5. Rio de Janeiro; 6. Cape of Good Hope; 7. The islands of St Paul and Amsterdam, in the south Indian Ocean; 8. Ceylon; 9. Madras; Appendices.

Product details

• Authors: Karl Von Scherzer, Scherzer Karl von
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.06.2013
• EAN: 9781108059756
• ISBN: 978-1-108-05975-6
• No. of pages: 564
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Adventure, Expeditions, HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Expeditions: popular accounts, maritime history