The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1838 by Various Authors (English)

Description: The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1838 by Various Authors The Nautical Magazine, published monthly from 1832, covers subjects including navigation, oceanography, meteorology, exploration, trade, technology and maritime safety. The 1838 volume carries special reports on the imminent voyage of the Astrolabe and the Zelee to the Antarctic Pole, and the ongoing third voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, to Australia. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Nautical Magazine first appeared in 1832, and was published monthly well into the twenty-first century. It covers a wide range of subjects, including navigation, meteorology, technology and safety. An important resource for maritime historians, it also includes reports on military and scientific expeditions and on current affairs. The 1838 volume, the second of the new series, reports the official plan for the voyage of the Astrolabe and the Zelee, scheduled to depart that September to the Antarctic Pole, and the ongoing third voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, to Australia. Alongside regular items on wrecks, harbours and lighthouses, naval personnel, and law proceedings, the coronation of Queen Victoria is briefly mentioned. Other contributions include an article on Icelandic geysers by John Barrow, instructions for preserving plant specimens, descriptions of Pitcairn Island, poisonous serpents, pirates and mutiny, and an energetic polemic against animal magnetism and homeopathy. Table of Contents Contents of vol. for 1838; Part I. January 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part II. February 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part III. March 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part IV. April 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part V. May 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part VI. June 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part VII. July 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part VIII. August 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part IX. September 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part X. October 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part XI. November 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Part XII. December 1838: Original papers; Naval chronicle; Index; List of plates. Promotional "Headline" The 1838 Nautical Magazine includes coverage of French plans to explore the Antarctic, and H.M.S. Beagles third voyage, to Australia. Description for Bookstore The Nautical Magazine, published monthly from 1832, covers subjects including navigation, oceanography, meteorology, exploration, trade, technology and maritime safety. The 1838 volume carries special reports on the imminent voyage of the Astrolabe and the Zel Description for Library The Nautical Magazine, published monthly from 1832, covers subjects including navigation, oceanography, meteorology, exploration, trade, technology and maritime safety. The 1838 volume carries special reports on the imminent voyage of the Astrolabe and the Zel Details ISBN1108053947 Author Various Authors ISBN-10 1108053947 ISBN-13 9781108053945 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 387.505 Year 2013 Pages 928 Short Title NAUTICAL MAGAZINE & NAVAL CHRO Language English Media Book Series Cambridge Library Collection - The Nautical Magazine Publication Date 2013-02-28 Publisher Cambridge University Press Illustrations 2 Maps; 18 Line drawings, unspecified Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2013-02-28 AU Release Date 2013-02-28 NZ Release Date 2013-02-28 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:91391844;

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