Below the convergence : voyages toward Antarctica, 1699-1839 / Alan Gurney.
Below the convergence : voyages toward Antarctica, 1699-1839 / Alan Gurney.
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New York : Norton, c1997.
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919.89/30
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Language
English
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Physical content
315 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Contents
I. Terra Australis Incognita -- II. The Haven-Finding Art -- III. The Plague of the Sea -- IV. The Southern Ocean -- V. Edmond Halley and the Pink Paramore -- VI. Mr. James Cook -- VII. The Voyage of the Resolution and Adventure -- VIII. The Continent Discovered -- IX. Weddell and Brisbane Sail Sout...
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Publisher
New York : Norton, c1997.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1997.
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Summary
This wonderfully written book tells the story of British, American, and Russian expeditions, from the astronomer Edmond Halley's voyage in the Paramore in 1699 to the sealer John Balleny's 1839 voyage in the Eliza Scott, all in search of land, fur, or elephant seals. These were voyages for science, national prestige, and profit. Life was incredibly...
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Below the convergence : voyages toward Antarctica, 1699-1839 / Alan Gurney.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [299]-303) and index.
Mitchell Library copy: Jacket filed.
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c1997.
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919.89/30
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74VvZaxNAXZl
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ISBN
0393039498
9780393039498
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919.89
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991004629579702626