Behind The Picture: H.M.S. Rattlesnake's Australia New Guinea Cruise 1846 To 1850
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Marnie Bassett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical account, Behind The Picture: H.M.S. Rattlesnake's Australia - New Guinea Cruise 1846 To 1850, chronicles a pivotal maritime expedition through the South Pacific. It meticulously details the scientific and exploratory endeavors of the H.M.S. Rattlesnake, offering a vivid portrayal of life aboard a 19th-century survey ship. The narrative uncovers the challenges and discoveries encountered by the crew as they charted unknown territories and interacted with indigenous cultures. Bassett presents a rich tapestry of historical data, drawing from original logs and journals to illustrate the significant contributions of this voyage to cartography and natural history. This authoritative work provides an invaluable perspective on colonial-era exploration and its lasting impact on the region.
Author: Marnie Bassett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical account, Behind The Picture: H.M.S. Rattlesnake's Australia - New Guinea Cruise 1846 To 1850, chronicles a pivotal maritime expedition through the South Pacific. It meticulously details the scientific and exploratory endeavors of the H.M.S. Rattlesnake, offering a vivid portrayal of life aboard a 19th-century survey ship. The narrative uncovers the challenges and discoveries encountered by the crew as they charted unknown territories and interacted with indigenous cultures. Bassett presents a rich tapestry of historical data, drawing from original logs and journals to illustrate the significant contributions of this voyage to cartography and natural history. This authoritative work provides an invaluable perspective on colonial-era exploration and its lasting impact on the region.