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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. cover

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.

By Ritter von Karl Scherzer
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A participant's narrative of a globe-circling scientific voyage that records the vessel's route, ports visited, and daily journals alongside formal reports from expedition leaders and specialists. It presents observations on geography, geology, oceanography, magnetism, meteorology, natural history, and ethnography, illustrated by charts and plates, and supplemented by appendices of technical notes and practical recommendations for future fieldwork and navigation.

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Ritter von Karl Scherzer

Ritter von Karl Scherzer was an Austrian naval officer and explorer, best known for his detailed accounts of the Austrian frigate Novara's circumnavigation of the globe between 1857 and 1859. His work, "Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara," spans three volumes and provides a comprehensive look at the expedition, which was undertaken under the auspices of Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian. Scherzer's writings not only document the journey but also reflect the scientific and cultural observations of the time, contributing to the understanding of global exploration in the 19th century.

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