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| Author | Scherzer, Karl, Ritter von, 1821-1903 |
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| Commentator | Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 |
| Title |
Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Thorsten Kontowski, Henry Gardiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file made from scans of public domain material at Austrian Literature Online.) |
| Summary | "Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara" is an exploratory account written in the mid-19th century. This work details the voyage undertaken by the Austrian frigate Novara, under the command of Commodore B. von Wüllerstorf-Urbair, which was sent around the globe to enhance scientific knowledge and promote the interests of the Austrian Empire. The narrative documents the journey’s significant events and the impressions gathered about various cultures, geographies, and natural sciences observed during their travels. The opening of this narrative sets the stage for the expedition, outlining the preparations for embarking on a grand voyage that took place from 1857 to 1859. It emphasizes the voyage's dual objectives: providing practical knowledge to the Austrian navy and fulfilling scientific inquiry, which included a diverse scientific crew tasked with collecting data and specimens. The introduction also highlights the enthusiastic support from notable figures, including Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, and describes the meticulous outfitting of the ship, aiming for both comfort and efficiency for the lengthy journey. The narrative starts with the ship's departure and initial journey from Pola to Gibraltar, establishing an anticipatory tone for the adventures to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Voyages around the world -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Novara Expedition (1857-1859) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38456 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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