Indian and pacific correspondence of sir joseph banks, 1768–1820, volume 7, the
Auteur :
Chambers, Neil
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781851966349
Date de publication :
1 nov. 2013
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
1065 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Following his participation in James Cook's circumnavigation in HMS Endeavour (1768-71), Joseph Banks developed an extensive global network of scientists and explorers. His correspondence shows how he developed effective working links with the British Admiralty and with the generation of naval officers who sailed after Cook.