Fitzroy Of The Beagle
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: H.E.L. Mellersh
Binding: Hardback
Published: Mason and Lipscomb, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine tanned and has wear along edges and a couple corners
This compelling historical biography chronicles the life and career of Robert FitzRoy, the intrepid captain of HMS Beagle. It details his pivotal role in the voyage that shaped Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, presenting an insightful look into their complex scientific and personal relationship. The narrative further uncovers FitzRoy's significant contributions to meteorology and his challenging tenure as Governor of New Zealand, illustrating the multifaceted legacy of a remarkable Victorian figure. Mellersh provides a thorough and engaging account of a man whose life was intertwined with some of the most significant scientific discoveries of his era.
Author: H.E.L. Mellersh
Binding: Hardback
Published: Mason and Lipscomb, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine tanned and has wear along edges and a couple corners
This compelling historical biography chronicles the life and career of Robert FitzRoy, the intrepid captain of HMS Beagle. It details his pivotal role in the voyage that shaped Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, presenting an insightful look into their complex scientific and personal relationship. The narrative further uncovers FitzRoy's significant contributions to meteorology and his challenging tenure as Governor of New Zealand, illustrating the multifaceted legacy of a remarkable Victorian figure. Mellersh provides a thorough and engaging account of a man whose life was intertwined with some of the most significant scientific discoveries of his era.