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The Instructions, therefore, confided to me the trust of selecting and examining those points most important to Navigation, and of using the intervals occasioned by the Monsoons, in enlarging the great net-work of Mag netic Stations over the limits assigned, with the aid of a most complete set of Instruments furnished from the Magnetic Observatory at Woolwich, to which twenty well-proved Chronometers (mostly prize) were added for the purpose of measuring accurate Meridian distances.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book beautifully narrates the intricate adventures of Edward Belcher during his voyage to the Eastern Archipelago with H.M.S. Samarang between 1843 and 1846. The book is a captivating combination of scientific research and detailed observation blended with keen anthropological insights. Belcher's naval duties intertwine with scientific exploration as he surveys new islands while studying the natural history of regions barely visited by outsiders. Belcher's writing captures the essence of this world, including indigenous tribes, colonial encounters, and the political dynamics of the time. His work underscores the critical role of British scientific exploration in the 19th century, greatly expanding the understanding of diverse ecosystems, human cultures, and the world as a whole. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333607456_0
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