Publisher's Synopsis
""Notes of a Voyage to Kerguelen Island to Observe the Transit of Venus, December, 1874"" is a book written by Stephen Joseph Perry in 1876. The book is a detailed account of Perry's journey to Kerguelen Island, located in the southern Indian Ocean, to observe the transit of Venus in December 1874. The book describes the scientific instruments used by Perry and his team, as well as the challenges they faced in setting up their equipment in such a remote location. The book also includes observations of the island's geography, flora, and fauna, as well as the experiences of the crew during their voyage. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and scientific expeditions in the 19th century.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.
