Banks / Grantlee Kieza.
Banks / Grantlee Kieza.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Sydney, N.S.W. : ABC Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Australia 2020.
Call Numbers
H 2021/0274 , G 2020/6457
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Language
English
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Physical content
485 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), colour map, portraits (some colour) ; 25 cm.
Content type
cartographic image
still image
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Publication information
Publisher
Sydney, N.S.W. : ABC Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Australia 2020.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
2020.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Sir Joseph Banks was a larger-than-life character best known for his promotion of science. In 1768 Banks joined Captain James Cook's expedition to the South Pacific. The 30,000 specimens he brought back generated enormous interest, as did the sometimes racy written account of the journey, which chronicled his frequent amorous exploits. Banks' passi...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Banks / Grantlee Kieza.
Cover title
Banks : lust, science, adventure - Joseph Banks and his voyages of discovery
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mitchell Library copy: Jacket filed 2021.
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Call Numbers
H 2021/0274 , G 2020/6457
Record Identifier
74VKaqWqo8dg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaqWqo8dg
Other Identifiers
ISBN
0733340504
9780733340505
DDC
508.092
MMS ID
991024327919302626
