The Indian and Pacific Correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, 1768-1820 - Letters, 1792-1798

Informationen zum Autor Neil Chambers Klappentext Following his participation in James Cook's circumnavigation in HMS Endeavour (1768-71), Joseph Banks developed an extensive global network of scientists and explorers. His correspondence shows how he developed effective working links with the British Admiralty and with the generation of naval officers who sailed after Cook. Zusammenfassung Following his participation in James Cook's circumnavigation in HMS Endeavour (1768-71)! Joseph Banks developed an extensive global network of scientists and explorers. His correspondence shows how he developed effective working links with the British Admiralty and with the generation of naval officers who sailed after Cook.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph/ Chambers Banks, Neil Chambers
• Publisher: ASHGATE PUB CO
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2011
• EAN: 9781851968381
• ISBN: 978-1-85196-838-1
• No. of pages: 672
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 241 mm x 57 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies