Narrative of the Voyage of H. M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded by the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R. N., F. R. S. &C, Vol. 1 of 2: During the Years 1846-50, ... Archipelago, to Which Is Added the Account - Hardcover

John Macgillivray

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267685289 ISBN 13: 9780267685288

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Travel, science, and first-hand exploration from the mid-19th century voyage of the Rattlesnake.

This edition presents the narrative of a long voyage that mapped and described distant lands, from New Guinea to the Louisiade Archipelago, with added material on the Cape York Peninsula and related expeditions. Rich in field observations, it blends navigation, natural history, and encounters with coastal communities.

Readers get a window into life aboard a survey ship as it charts coastlines, studies marine life, and records cultural interactions. The text offers concrete, eyewitness accounts of shore visits, coral and reef environments, and the daily routines of seagoing exploration, along with scientific notes that illuminate the era’s taxonomic work and cataloging efforts.

• firsthand accounts of coastal geography, reefs, and water conditions encountered during extensive surveying missions
• detailed descriptions of marine life, coral formations, and early taxonomic notes that accompany field observations
• vivid depictions of encounters with Indigenous communities and the exchange of goods, tools, and knowledge
• an integrated narrative of voyage planning, navigation, and the challenges of long-range exploration

Ideal for readers of maritime history, 19th‑century exploration, and natural history, this edition suits those seeking a documentary view of early voyages and scientific discovery.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267685289
• ISBN 13: 9780267685288
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 430