Whether looking for the sources of the Nile, the Niger, or the Amazon, penetrating the Australian outback, or searching for the Northwest Passage, the Victorians were intrepid explorers, zealously expanding the limits of science and human knowledge. In Bright Paradise, Peter Raby describes brave voyages and gives us vivid and unforgettable portraits of the larger-than-life personalities of Charles Darwin, Alfred Wallace, and Henry Bates, glorious examples of Victorian energy and confidence. He also explores wider issues such as the growth of knowledge and the spread of the empire.
Witty, provocative, and exciting in the breadth of its research, this book charts an important period of scientific advance and transforms it into a compelling narrative.
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Peter Raby is the head of the English and Drama Department at Homerton College, Cambridge. He is the author of a highly acclaimed biography of Samuel Butler.
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Da: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. . Writing inside. Codice articolo F25A-00791
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Da: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. New Ed. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Codice articolo 0691048436-11-6
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. New Ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 9046513-6
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. New Ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo GRP81623844
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Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0691048436I5N00
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Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0691048436I3N00
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Da: Montclair Book Center, Montclair, NJ, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condizione: USED Good. Codice articolo 220578
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Da: N. Fagin Books, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1996. Natural History, History of Science, Exploration. Princeton University Press. Very good paperback though tgext seems to be already tanning 276p. 11/25. Codice articolo 2137768735
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Da: Hopkins Books, Nashua, NH, U.S.A.
Trade paperback edition, published by Princeton University Press, 1997. The botanists, biologists, and collectors, who traveled the world in search of unknown plants and animals. Mary Kingsley, Charles Darwin, Alfred Wallace, Henry Bates, Richard Spruce, Marianne North and many more are among the stories told here. 276 pages with Index, Notes, b&w photos through the text, 6" X 9". No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. No creases to the cover or spine. Slight bump to the top left side of the front cover - see photos - about 1/2" X 1/2". Binding is tight, edges of the text block are clean. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory. Codice articolo 25-12743
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Da: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Good. Good paperback, bumped/creased with shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized. Codice articolo mon0000318697
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