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Soft cover. Condition: VG. 22pp extract, salvaged from a damaged copy of the Annual Report Of The Board Of Regents Of The Smithsonian Institution To July 1895. Housed in protective mylar report cover.

Condition: New. pp. 110.

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Condition: New. pp. 110.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Soft Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 33pp + 6 plates. Or wraps. Damp at top edge of plates with some adhesion, stamps of Royal Society Queensland on front cover and inside page. Scientific report from the Australasian Antarctic expedition 1911-14 under the leadership of Sir Douglas Mawson. Size: 4to.

Mit 28 Tafeln. XII, 340 Seiten, Orig.-Leinen mit goldgepr. Rückentitel. Erste Ausgabe. - "The author of this book himself was a well-known oceanographer. Of its 17 chapters, the first seven are historical (the others give introductory information on some of the more interesting aspects of oceanography)" (Smit, History of the life sciences, 636). - Kl. Stemp. a. d. Titel ('presentation copy'), im Schnitt stockfl., die Innendeckel etw. gebräunt.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey into the depths of oceanography, exploring its historical roots and the remarkable individuals who shaped its development. The author, a distinguished oceanographer himself, offers personal insights and anecdotes from his own experiences alongside pioneers like Wyville Thomson and John Murray. The narrative delves into the early explorations of the Phoenicians, Greeks, and the Age of Discovery, highlighting key figures like Edward Forbes, whose groundbreaking work in marine biology laid the foundation for modern oceanographic research. Readers will discover the challenges and triumphs of early expeditions, including the renowned Challenger Expedition, which revolutionized our understanding of the ocean's depths and its diverse inhabitants. The book explores themes of scientific curiosity, exploration, and the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines in unraveling the mysteries of the sea. It delves into topics such as ocean currents, submarine deposits, coral reefs, and the complex world of plankton, offering a comprehensive overview of the field's scope and significance. By tracing the evolution of oceanography and the contributions of its founding figures, this book provides valuable insights into the profound impact this science has on our understanding of the planet and its future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Founders of Oceanography and Their Work' provides an authoritative and comprehensive account of the pioneers and landmark expeditions that established oceanography as a modern scientific discipline. Written by the distinguished marine biologist Sir William A. Herdman, this work traces the evolution of marine studies from early curiosity-driven observations to the rigorous scientific methodologies developed during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.The book delves into the lives and intellectual contributions of the key figures who shaped our understanding of the seas, offering profound insights into their groundbreaking research and the physical challenges they faced in exploring the abyss. Central to the narrative is the legendary 'Challenger' expedition, alongside other significant voyages that mapped the seafloor and cataloged the immense diversity of marine life. Readers will explore various facets of the field, ranging from the physical properties of seawater and tidal patterns to the distribution of plankton and the complexities of deep-sea ecosystems.By combining detailed biographical sketches with scientific observations, 'Founders of Oceanography and Their Work' serves as both an invaluable historical record and a tribute to the spirit of discovery. It remains an essential text for those interested in marine science, maritime history, and the foundational era of deep-sea exploration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condition: Good-. No Jacket. Hardcover; 8vo; 194 pages. Brown cloth hardcovers with gilt lettering on spine. Rubbed edges, and fraying edges of spine. The pages are yellowing but still clean. Some light foxing to endpapers. With many illustrations. G-/--. Book.

Soft Cover. Condition: VG+. First Edition. Folio. original stapled printed paper wraps (a little toned, trifling fray); pp. 34 (last blank), with 6 plates. A very good copy.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

First Edition. Publisher's file copy. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 340 pages; 21cm; illustrations.Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Oceanography. Océanographie.oceanography. Thompson, Charles Wyville. Oceanography, hydrography and hydrology. 3 Kg.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Founders of Oceanography and Their Work" provides an authoritative and comprehensive account of the pioneers and landmark expeditions that established oceanography as a modern scientific discipline. Written by the distinguished marine biologist Sir William A. Herdman, this work traces the evolution of marine studies from early curiosity-driven observations to the rigorous scientific methodologies developed during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.The book delves into the lives and intellectual contributions of the key figures who shaped our understanding of the seas, offering profound insights into their groundbreaking research and the physical challenges they faced in exploring the abyss. Central to the narrative is the legendary "Challenger" expedition, alongside other significant voyages that mapped the seafloor and cataloged the immense diversity of marine life. Readers will explore various facets of the field, ranging from the physical properties of seawater and tidal patterns to the distribution of plankton and the complexities of deep-sea ecosystems.By combining detailed biographical sketches with scientific observations, "Founders of Oceanography and Their Work" serves as both an invaluable historical record and a tribute to the spirit of discovery. It remains an essential text for those interested in marine science, maritime history, and the foundational era of deep-sea exploration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

First Edition. Publisher's file copy. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 340 pages; 21cm; illustrations.Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Oceanography. Océanographie.oceanography. Thompson, Charles Wyville. Oceanography, hydrography and hydrology. 1 Kg.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 60. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1902 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 60.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 84. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1906 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume supp. 20 Language: English Pages: 84 Volume supp. 20.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 80. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 80.

Sydney 1923. 35 pp. + VI plates. Printed wrapper. 30x24 cm. Library stamp. Scientific Reports Series C.-Zoology and Botany. Vol. III. Part 3. (Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911-14. Under the leadership of sir Douglas Mawson).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1892 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 72 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 72 Volume 1897 Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1892 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 78 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 78 Volume 1892 Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 380. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1906 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume [p1] Language: English Pages: 380 Volume [p1].