Description: A Voyage round the World, Performed in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788, by the Boussole and Astrolabe by Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse, L.A. Millet-Mureau La Pérouse (1741–88), the French explorer, led an expedition which was lost in the Pacific in 1788. These volumes, first published in English in 1799, and based on documents sent back by La Pérouse from Australia before his disappearance, provide a fascinating account of the discoveries of the expedition. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jean François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse (1741–88) was a French explorer appointed by Louis XVI to lead an expedition to explore the Pacific Ocean, which ended in disaster when in 1788 the ships left Botany Bay in Australia on course for the islands of Oceania, and were never heard from again. However, La Pérouse had sent back via a British ship letters, journals and charts which form the basis of these detailed volumes (first published in English translation in 1799), providing a fascinating account of the journey and the discoveries of the expedition. They provide valuable insights into the social and political context of contemporary scientific naval expeditions. Volume 2 contains a description of the remainder of the voyage to Botany Bay, navigational tables showing the route of the expedition and ethnological notes concerning the indigenous inhabitants of California and Easter Island. Author Biography fm.author_biographical_note1 fm.author_biographical_note2 Table of Contents 17. Route towards the north-west of Japan; 18. Continuation of our route to the north; 19. Stay at baie de Castries; 20. Departure from baie de Castries; 21. Supplement to the preceding chapters; 22. Anchorage in the bay of Avatscha; 23. Summary of particulars respecting Kamtschatka; 24. Manners, customs, and arts, of the natives of Maouna; 25. Departure from the island of Maouna; 26. Departure from the Navigators islands; Tables of the route of the Boussole, during the years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788, from the time of its leaving Europe to its arrival in Botany Bay; Tables of the route of the Astrolabe, during the years 1785, 1786, and 1787, from the time of its departure from Europe till its arrival at Kamtschatka; Character of Lamanon Citizen Ponce; Dissertation on the inhabitants of Easter Island, and the island of Mowee M. Rollin; Sketch of the geography of Easter Island M. Bernizet; Observations on the physiology and pathology of the natives of America M. Rollin; Description of certain insects la Martinière; Dissertation on the natives of Tchoka Island, and on the eastern Tartars M. Rollin; Observations on different places M. de la Monneron; Account of Manilla and Formosa M. de la Pérouse; Disquisition on the terebratula, or anomia of Linnaeus M. de Lamanon; Disquisition on the Cornu Ammonis M. de Lamanon; Observations on the trade of sea-otter skins, etc.; Particulars of the otter and beaver-skins, procured at Port des Français; Extracts from the correspondence of Messieurs de la Pérouse and Dagelet, to Mr. Fleurieu; Extracts of letters written by Mr. de la Pérouse to Mr. de la Touche, and by M. de Lamanon to M. de Servières; Letter from M. de la Martinière to the minister of the marine; Extract of a letter from M. de Lamanon to M. Condorcet; Observations made during our run from the first degree of north to the first degree of south latitude to discover the flux and reflux of the atmosphere M. de Lamanon; Index. Promotional An account of the lost Pacific expedition of La Pérouse (1741–88) first published in English in 1799. Promotional "Headline" An account of the lost Pacific expedition of La P Description for Bookstore La P Description for Library La P Details ISBN1108031846 Year 2011 ISBN-10 1108031846 ISBN-13 9781108031844 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French Edited by L. A. Millet-Mureau Short Title VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD PERFORM Language English Media Book DEWEY 910.41 Pages 576 Series Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration Publisher Cambridge University Press Publication Date 2011-06-02 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises UK Release Date 2011-06-02 AU Release Date 2011-06-02 NZ Release Date 2011-06-02 Author L.A. Millet-Mureau Alternative 9781139056526 Series Number Volume 2 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91397391;
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Book Title: A Voyage round the World, Performed in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788, by the Boussole and Astrolabe
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Author: Jean-Francois De Galaup, Comte De La Perouse
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Language: English
Topic: Education, History
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2011
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Number of Pages: 576 Pages