Nature's Argonaut
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Edward Duyker
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE MIEGUNYAH PRESS, 1998
Condition:
Book: Very good, ex-library
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: ex-library with stamps on inside cover; pages in good condition; some rubbing of cloth cover edges and creasing of dust cover; RFID tagged
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Daniel Solander, a pioneering naturalist whose scientific endeavors profoundly shaped our understanding of the natural world. It uncovers his pivotal role as a botanist and voyager alongside Captain Cook and Joseph Banks, detailing the groundbreaking discoveries made during their epic expeditions. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of 18th-century scientific exploration, illustrating the challenges and triumphs faced by these intrepid naturalists. Readers will gain insight into Solander's significant contributions to botany and zoology, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in the Age of Enlightenment, as presented in Nature's Argonaut: Daniel Solander 1733-1782 Naturalist And Voyager With Cook And Banks.
Author: Edward Duyker
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE MIEGUNYAH PRESS, 1998
Condition:
Book: Very good, ex-library
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: ex-library with stamps on inside cover; pages in good condition; some rubbing of cloth cover edges and creasing of dust cover; RFID tagged
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Daniel Solander, a pioneering naturalist whose scientific endeavors profoundly shaped our understanding of the natural world. It uncovers his pivotal role as a botanist and voyager alongside Captain Cook and Joseph Banks, detailing the groundbreaking discoveries made during their epic expeditions. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of 18th-century scientific exploration, illustrating the challenges and triumphs faced by these intrepid naturalists. Readers will gain insight into Solander's significant contributions to botany and zoology, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in the Age of Enlightenment, as presented in Nature's Argonaut: Daniel Solander 1733-1782 Naturalist And Voyager With Cook And Banks.