Voyages of Discovery
Author | : Tony Rice |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 0565094432 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780565094430 |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Superb artworks and photographs spanning three centuries document advances and watersheds in the field of natural science. The stories behind these images--of explorers, naturalists, artists and photographers--entwine into a fascinating study of human achievement and natural wonder. Among the many stories of adventure and great scientific endeavour are: Sir Hans Sloane's journey to Jamaica in 1687; James Cook's perilous Pacific crossings; and Darwin's historic voyage aboard HMS Beagle. Hand-picked from the vast Library of the Natural History Museum, London, the illustrations and artworks contained here form a rare collection, most of which have been presented for the first time in this stunning book.