THE VOYAGE OF THE CHALLENGER

LINKLATER, ERIC

Published by DOUBLEDAY, GARDEN CITY, N.Y., 1972

About this Item

Numerous illus, including full-page, many color plates, including from orig sources. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, in slightly worn dj, fine. The author of over 50 books gives a very readable account of the important scientific voyage of the Challenger that began in 1872. The purpose was to investigate marine life, chart the sea depths and collect scientific data. The naturalists aboard (Henry Moseley, John Murray) also made many observations and drawings at the many places the ship landed. The voyage included Atlantic islands, West Indies, Patagonia, Pacific islands, Tahiti, New Guinea, Fiji, Tonga, Japan, Antarctic, etc. PLEASE REVIEW PICTURE.

Seller Inventory # L2013

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE VOYAGE OF THE CHALLENGER
• Publisher: DOUBLEDAY, GARDEN CITY, N.Y.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • AMERICANA