The Endeavour Journal Of Joseph Banks: 1768-1771 Volume 1 and 2 / Two Volume Set
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: Joseph Banks, J.C. Beaglehole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson, 1962
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jackets have light tanning along spines
Volume 1 and 2/ Two Volume Set! This historical account chronicles the scientific observations and personal experiences of a renowned botanist during a pivotal period of global exploration. It presents a vivid firsthand record of the groundbreaking voyage aboard the Endeavour to the South Pacific, detailing the diverse flora and fauna encountered, alongside the cultures of indigenous peoples. Banks' meticulous entries illustrate the challenges and triumphs of 18th-century exploration and natural history collection. This volume offers an unparalleled window into a pivotal moment in scientific discovery and global mapping, capturing the spirit of Enlightenment-era inquiry.
Author: Joseph Banks, J.C. Beaglehole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson, 1962
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jackets have light tanning along spines
Volume 1 and 2/ Two Volume Set! This historical account chronicles the scientific observations and personal experiences of a renowned botanist during a pivotal period of global exploration. It presents a vivid firsthand record of the groundbreaking voyage aboard the Endeavour to the South Pacific, detailing the diverse flora and fauna encountered, alongside the cultures of indigenous peoples. Banks' meticulous entries illustrate the challenges and triumphs of 18th-century exploration and natural history collection. This volume offers an unparalleled window into a pivotal moment in scientific discovery and global mapping, capturing the spirit of Enlightenment-era inquiry.