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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9780300232059
- Book Title
- Endless Novelties of Extraordinary Interest : The Voyage of H. M. S. Challenger and the Birth of Modern Oceanography
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Nature, Science
- Topic
- Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Earth Sciences / Geography, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, History
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Item Weight
- 16.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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A gripping tale of exploration aboard H.M.S. Challenger , an expedition that laid the foundations for modern oceanography From late 1872 to 1876, H.M.S. Challenger explored the world's oceans. Conducting deep sea soundings, dredging the ocean floor, recording temperatures, observing weather, and collecting biological samples, the expedition laid the foundations for modern oceanography. Following the ship's naturalists and their discoveries, earth scientist Doug Macdougall engagingly tells a story of Victorian-era adventure and ties these early explorations to the growth of modern scientific fields. In this lively story of discovery, hardship, and humor, Macdougall examines the work of the expedition's scientists, especially the naturalist Henry Moseley, who rigorously categorized the flora and fauna of the islands the ship visited, and the legacy of John Murray, considered the father of modern oceanography. Macdougall explores not just the expedition itself but also the iconic place that H.M.S. Challenger has achieved in the annals of ocean exploration and science.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300232055
ISBN-13
9780300232059
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038275270
Product Key Features
Book Title
Endless Novelties of Extraordinary Interest : The Voyage of H. M. S. Challenger and the Birth of Modern Oceanography
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Earth Sciences / Geography, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, History
Publication Year
2019
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Height
1 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Item Weight
16.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
G420.C4m23 2019
Reviews
"The nineteenth-century Challenger expedition was a voyage with a single purpose--scientific discovery. Macdougall looks forward rather than back and connects the Challenger findings with modern oceanographic and even lunar explorations. The result is truly a delight to read."--Brian Skinner, Yale University "An epic Victorian-age expedition made relevant to the world today by Macdougall's masterful prose. The excitement of discovery is infectiously brought to life in this delightful read. A landmark book about a landmark voyage."--Nick Fraser, National Museums Scotland, "Macdougall . . . recounts the story of this famous expedition, which among many other things effectively established the modern science of oceanography, in a very interesting and widely accessible, single volume work."--Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-read Naturalist "The nineteenth-century Challenger expedition was a voyage with a single purpose--scientific discovery. Macdougall looks forward rather than back and connects the Challenger findings with modern oceanographic and even lunar explorations. The result is truly a delight to read."--Brian Skinner, Yale University "An epic Victorian-age expedition made relevant to the world today by Macdougall's masterful prose. The excitement of discovery is infectiously brought to life in this delightful read. A landmark book about a landmark voyage."--Nick Fraser, National Museums Scotland, "Macdougall . . . recounts the story of this famous expedition, which among many other things effectively established the modern science of oceanography, in a very interesting and widely accessible, single volume work."--Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-read Naturalist "For a clear, informative, engaging introduction to the scientific significance of the Challenger expedition, one could do no better than to pick up this little book."--Stewart Weaver, Victorian Studies "The nineteenth-century Challenger expedition was a voyage with a single purpose--scientific discovery. Macdougall looks forward rather than back and connects the Challenger findings with modern oceanographic and even lunar explorations. The result is truly a delight to read."--Brian Skinner, Yale University "An epic Victorian-age expedition made relevant to the world today by Macdougall's masterful prose. The excitement of discovery is infectiously brought to life in this delightful read. A landmark book about a landmark voyage."--Nick Fraser, National Museums Scotland "Macdougall's book not only brings to light a fascinating scientific expedition but also draws attention to the importance of scientific exploration and discovery even in today's modern world."--S. E. Brazer, Salisbury University, "Macdougall . . . recounts the story of this famous expedition, which among many other things effectively established the modern science of oceanography, in a very interesting and widely accessible, single volume work."--Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-read Naturalist "The nineteenth-century Challenger expedition was a voyage with a single purpose--scientific discovery. Macdougall looks forward rather than back and connects the Challenger findings with modern oceanographic and even lunar explorations. The result is truly a delight to read."--Brian Skinner, Yale University "An epic Victorian-age expedition made relevant to the world today by Macdougall's masterful prose. The excitement of discovery is infectiously brought to life in this delightful read. A landmark book about a landmark voyage."--Nick Fraser, National Museums Scotland "Macdougall's book not only brings to light a fascinating scientific expedition but also draws attention to the importance of scientific exploration and discovery even in today's modern world."--S. E. Brazer, Salisbury University
Lccn
2019-931293
Dewey Decimal
910.41
Dewey Edition
23
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