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Indian and Pacific Correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, 1768-1820, Volume 4 [EPUB ebook]

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Following his participation in James Cook’s circumnavigation in HMS Endeavour (1768-71), Joseph Banks developed an extensive global network of scientists and explorers. His correspondence shows how he developed effective working links with the British Admiralty and with the generation of naval officers who sailed after Cook.

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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 672 ● ISBN 9781000558487 ● Maison d’édition Taylor and Francis ● Publié 2021 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 8213326 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM

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