Publisher's Synopsis
This classic work of French natural history documents the scientific expeditions of the vessels Travailleur and Talisman in the late 19th century. Spanning topics from marine biology to geology to anthropology, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the scientific methods and discoveries of the era. Lavishly illustrated with detailed drawings and photographs, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
