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Voyage Au Pole Sud Et Dans l'Océanie Sur Les Corvettes l'Astrolabe Et La Zélée: Exécuté Par Ordre Du Roi Pendant Les Années 1837-1838-1839-1840 [French]
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In 1836, the French King Louis-Philippe, enthusiastic for Southern Hemisphere exploration, supported J. Dumont d'Urville's plan for a circumnavigation focusing on the South Seas. D'Urville (1790-1842) had already distinguished himself on two Pacific expeditions and was eager to rival the achievements of James Cook. Between 1837 and 1840, the ships Astrolabe and Z?l?e explored the waters of the Antarctic area and Oceania in extremely harsh conditions:...
Format:Paperback
Language:French
ISBN:1108049893
ISBN13:9781108049894
Release Date:May 2012
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:376 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"
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