Medienkombination, Englisch, 1770 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 2790 g
Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government, in the Years 1857, 1858, and 1859
Medienkombination, Englisch, 1770 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 2790 g
Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration
ISBN: 978-1-108-05978-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
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. The volumes include notes on the populations, flora and fauna encountered during the voyage from Europe via India to Australia, and thence via South and Central America on the return leg of the journey.
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Volume 1: 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. Volume 2: 10. The Nicobar islands; 11. Singapore; 12. Java; 13. Manila; 14. Hong-Kong; 15. Shanghai; 16. The island of Puynipet; 17. The coral island of Sikayana. Volume 3: 18. Sydney; 19. Auckland; 20. Tahiti; 21. Valparaiso; 22. An overland journey from Valparaiso to Gibraltar, via the isthmus of Panama; 23. From Gibraltar to Trieste; Appendices; Index.
