Enlightenment and Exploration in the North Pacific, 1741-1805 Paperback / softback
Edited by Stephen W. Haycox, James K. Barnett, Caedmon Liburd
Part of the Enlightenment and Exploration in the North Pacific, 1741-1805 series
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Saluting an era of adventure and knowledge seeking, fifteen original essays consider the motivations of European explorers of the Pacific, the science and technology of 18th-century exploration, and the significance of Spanish, French, and British voyages.
Among the topics discussed are the quest by enlightenment scientists for new species of plant and animal life, and their fascination with Native cultures; advances in shipbuilding, navigation, medicine, and diet that made extended voyages possible; and the lasting significance of the explorers’ collections, artworks, and journals.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages, 24 photos
- Publisher:University of Washington Press
- Publication Date:01/06/1997
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- ISBN:9780295975832
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages, 24 photos
- Publisher:University of Washington Press
- Publication Date:01/06/1997
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- ISBN:9780295975832