Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara
Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara
Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara
Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara
Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara

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Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara

SHERZER, Dr. Karl

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Title continues: "(Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government, In The Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness The Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-in-Chief of the Austrian Navy. Vols I-III." The Novara's mission was twofold: to enhance scientific knowledge while promoting the interests of the Austrian Empire. The narrative documents the journey's significant events and the impressions gathered about various cultures, geographies, and natural sciences. The opening chapter sets the stage, outlining the preparations for the grand voyage and highlighting the enthusiastic support from notable figures like Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian.

Publication Info

  • Publisher: Saunders, Otley, and Co.
  • Edition: English edition
  • Date Published: 1861-3
  • Place Published: London
  • ISBN: n/a

Details

  • Condition: Good
  • Signed: No
  • Dust Jacket: No
  • Jacket Condition: n/a
  • Details:
    3 vols.: l, 484; ix, 627; vi, 544 p. 27 cm. Vol. I has 52 b&w illustrations and one fold-out partial-colour map. Vol. II has 8 b&w illustrations. Vol. III has 6 b&w illustrations. Green cloth with bevelled edges. Gilt titles on spines. Corners bumped. A few dents in edges. Spine ends softened with some small tears. Some pages uncut. Ink signatures on title pages. Map in vol. I has a tear. Small chips and tears in edges.

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