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Indian and Pacific Correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, 1768-1820, Volume 2 [PDF 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. Volume 2 1768-1820.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 480 ● ISBN 9781315476049 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2021 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 8011651 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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