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The Indian and Pacific Correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, 1768-1820 (SET)

By Neil Chambers
Series: The Pickering Masters
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The Indian and Pacific Correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, 1768-1820 presents the extensive letters of Sir Joseph Banks, a pivotal figure in the scientific and exploratory endeavours following James Cook's voyage on HMS Endeavour. This collection offers invaluable insights into the early exploration and colonial activities in the Pacific region through the eyes of Banks and his network of scientists and explorers.
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After James Cook's voyage in HMS Endeavour, Banks developed a network of scientists and explorers. Banks's correspondence is one of the great primary sources for studying the Pacific region during this important period of exploration and colonial expansion.

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After James Cook's voyage in HMS Endeavour, Banks developed a network of scientists and explorers. Banks's correspondence is one of the great primary sources for studying the Pacific region during this important period of exploration and colonial expansion.

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ISBN: 9781848935266

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 01 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 7940g

Pages: 4288

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