William Cotton Oswell, Hunter and Explorer - The Story of His Life With Certain Correspondence Extracts From

Klappentext Published in 1900! volume 2 of Oswell's (1818 93) biography includes his journey to the Crimean front in 1854 5. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1900, this biography of English explorer William Cotton Oswell (1818–93) was compiled by his eldest son from correspondence with his family and friends. Volume 2 includes an account of Oswell's journey to the Crimean front, where he worked in hospitals between 1854 and 1855. Inhaltsverzeichnis 10. England. 1852-3; 11. Retrospect of his African career, and the opinion of him held by contemporary travellers; 12. Paris, Constantinople, Crimea. 1853-5; 13. North and South America and West Indies. 1855-6; 14. England. 1856-60; 15. 1860-5; 16. 1865-9; 17. 1869-73; 18. 1873-8; 19. 1878-85; 20. 1885-90; 21. 1890-2; 22. 1892-3; 23. His friends' farewell; 24. Characteristic extracts from the correspondence and personal reminiscences of William Cotton Oswell; Index.

Product details

• Authors: William Edward Oswell, Oswell William Edward
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.06.2011
• EAN: 9781108032124
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03212-4
• No. of pages: 310
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies; William Cotton Oswell, Hunter and Explorer 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Africa / General, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Geographical discovery & exploration, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, African History, Geographical discovery and exploration