Lure of the South Seas: Voyages of Dumont D'urville 1826-1840

Lure of the South Seas: Voyages of Dumont D'urville 1826-1840

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Susan Hunt

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 144


Like his hero, Captain James Cook, Dumont d'Urville journeyed three times to the Southern Seas and his voyages were the zenith of French maritime exploration, colonial ambition and scientific endeavour. This publication features natural history watercolours documenting rare material from prestigious French collections.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Susan Hunt

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 144


Like his hero, Captain James Cook, Dumont d'Urville journeyed three times to the Southern Seas and his voyages were the zenith of French maritime exploration, colonial ambition and scientific endeavour. This publication features natural history watercolours documenting rare material from prestigious French collections.