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The Indian and Pacific Correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, 1768–1820, Volume 7

Neil Chambers author Neil Chambers editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:1st Nov '13

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The Indian and Pacific Correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, 1768–1820, Volume 7 cover

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.

'scrupulously researched and edited to a high standard ... a collection of fascinating primary materials ripe for future scholarship.' Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies

ISBN: 9781851966349

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1065g

600 pages