Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara,…
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"Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century by Dr. Karl Scherzer, who was a member of the expedition. This detailed narrative chronicles the journey around the world undertaken by the Austrian frigate Novara from 1857 to 1859, highlighting interactions with various cultures, geographical observations, and the scientific inquiries pursued during the voyage. The work offers a glimpse into
the exploration era and depicts the geopolitical ambitions and scientific interests of Austria at that time. The opening of the narrative introduces the readers to the Nicobar Islands, where the expedition made significant stops to gather data and interact with the indigenous populations. It details the expedition’s arrival at Kar-Nicobar, describing the lush landscape and the first encounters with the natives, who are depicted as both curious and cautious. The text emphasizes various aspects such as local customs, the impact of European traders, and the natural wealth of the islands, including cocoa and betel-nut trees. The narrative blends personal observations and scholarly insights, aiming to provide comprehensive documentation of the islands’ flora, fauna, and cultural practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scherzer, Karl, Ritter von, 1821-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (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. |
| Credits |
Produced by Thorsten Kontowski, Henry Gardiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file made from scans of public domain material at Austrian Literature Online.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Voyages around the world -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Novara Expedition (1857-1859) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38462 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1671 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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