Voyages of Discovery
Author | : A. L. Rice |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 0565092308 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780565092306 |
Rating | : 4/5 (306 Downloads) |
Download or read book Voyages of Discovery written by A. L. Rice and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voyages of Discovery is a mesmerising visual record of the ten most significant natural historic expeditions. Among the many stories of adventure and grear scientific endevour are: Sir Hans Sloane's journey to Jamaica in 1687; James Cook's perilous Pacific crossings; and Darwin's historic voyage aboar HMS Beagle. Hand picked from the vast library of the Natural History Museum, London, the illustrations and artwork contained form a rare collection , most of which are exclusively presented in this stunning book.