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Voyages of discovery
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- Book Synopsis
- Superb artworks and photographs spanning three centuries document advances and watersheds in the field of natural science. The stories behind these images-of explorers, naturalists, artists and photographers-entwine into a fascinating study of human achievement and natural wonder. Among the many stories of adventure and great scientific endeavour are: Sir Hans Sloane's journey to Jamaica in 1687; James Cook's perilous Pacific crossings; and Darwin's historic voyage aboard HMS Beagle. Hand-picked from the vast Library of the Natural History Museum, London, the illustrations and artworks contained here form a rare collection, most of which have been presented for the first time in this stunning book.
- About The Author
- Tony Rice is former curator of crustacea at the Natural History Museum, London, and also spent 26 years leading the deep-sea benthic biology team at the Natural Environment Research Council's Institute of Oceanographic Sciences. He now concentrates on writing books and acting as a marine environmental consultant.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780565094430
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Natural History Museum, (19 October 2017)
- Number of Pages
- 335
- Weight
- 934 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 178 x 28 mm
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