Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Narrative Of The Voyage Of H.M.S. Rattlesnake V1: Commanded By The Late Captain Owen Stanley, During The Years 1846-1850"" is a detailed account of the four-year voyage of the HMS Rattlesnake, which was under the command of the late Captain Owen Stanley. The book was written by John Macgillivray and was originally published in 1852. The book provides a comprehensive narrative of the voyage, which took place between 1846 and 1850. It describes the various places that the ship visited, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Torres Strait, and the coast of New Guinea. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna that the crew encountered during their journey.The author, John Macgillivray, was the naturalist on board the HMS Rattlesnake and his expertise in natural history is evident throughout the book. He provides detailed descriptions of the various species of plants and animals that the crew encountered and collected during their journey.Overall, ""Narrative Of The Voyage Of H.M.S. Rattlesnake V1: Commanded By The Late Captain Owen Stanley, During The Years 1846-1850"" is a fascinating and informative account of a significant voyage of exploration and discovery. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and natural history.Including Discoveries And Surveys In New Guinea, The Louisiade Archipelago, To Which Is Added The Account Of E. B. Kennedy�������s Expedition For The Exploration Of The Cape York Peninsula. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
