Arago, Jacques

Narrative of a Voyage Round the World, in the Uranie and Physicienne Corvettes, Commanded by Captain Freycinet, During the Years 1817-1820.

Amsterdam / New York Nico Israel / Da Capo 1970, Facsimile Reprint of 1823 London Edition., Facsimile Reprint of 1823 London Edition. (Hardcover issued without dust jacket) xxvii,285;297pp. As new. Quarto 2 vols in one with a world map and 25 plates. Bound in simulated vellum. The principal object of Freycinet's expedition was the investigation of the shape of the earth, and of the elements of terrestial magnetism. After having visited the Cape of Good Hope, the expedition sailed to Western Australia and on to Hawaii. Over 50 pages relate to Guam and nearly 100 to Hawaii. New South Wales was visited also. Series: Bibliotheca Australiana 45.

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