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" by Dr. Karl Scherzer is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work documents the significant expedition undertaken by the Austrian navy during 1857-1859 under the command of Commodore B. von Wullerstorff-Urbair. The book captures the scientific explorations and observations made during this circumnavigation, highlighting various locations and their socio-economic contexts, particularly in Australia, New Zealand, and South
America. The opening of the narrative describes the expedition's time in Sydney, Australia, focusing on the city's growth, its economic relevance to England, and its transformation from a penal settlement to a flourishing colony. Scherzer reveals the keen scientific interest of the expedition, detailing interactions with the local Aboriginal population and the German community's enthusiastic reception of the vessel. Additionally, the text captures the wealth of natural resources, including the booming wool industry and the hospitality offered to the crew, intertwining analysis of colonialism, exploration, and the challenges faced by natives amidst European expansion. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an insightful journey that blends adventure with scientific inquiry. (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 III (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: 55.3 (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. | 38478 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1969 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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