Published in 1861-3, this three-volume work documents the first globe-spanning scientific expedition of the Austrian navy in 1857-9.

Reproduction of the original: Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, volume ll by Karl Ritter von Scherzer

Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara in three volumes is an account of the voyage known as the "Novara expedition of 1857–1859" published by Karl Scherzer. The Novara expedition of 1857–1859 was the first large-scale scientific, around-the-world mission of the Austrian Imperial navy. The journey lasted 2 years 3 months, from 30 April 1857 until 30 August 1859. Preparation for the research journey was made by the "Imperial Academy of Sciences in Vienna" and by specialized scholars under direction of the geologist Ferdinand von Hochstetter and the zoologist Georg von Frauenfeld. The first coca plant (cocaine) investigations, in particular on St. Paul Island, the Nicobar Islands, and on New Zealand (first geological mapping by Hochstetter), created the bases for future geological research. The oceanographic research revolutionized oceanography and hydrography.

Excerpt from Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair), Vol. 2: 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 A stroll through the old Chinese quarter. - Book-stalls. - Public Baths - Chinese Pawnbrokers. - Foundling hospital. - The Hall of Universal Benevolence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Reproduction of the original: Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, volume lll by Karl Ritter von Scherzer

Reproduction of the original: Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, volume l by Karl Ritter von Scherzer