Enlightenment and Exploration in the North Pacific, 1741-1805Stephen W. Haycox, James K. Barnett, Caedmon Liburd University of Washington Press, 1 jun 2016 - 240 pagina's Saluting an era of adventure and knowledge seeking, fifteen original essays consider the motivations of European explorers of the Pacific, the science and technology of 18th-century exploration, and the significance of Spanish, French, and British voyages. Among the topics discussed are the quest by enlightenment scientists for new species of plant and animal life, and their fascination with Native cultures; advances in shipbuilding, navigation, medicine, and diet that made extended voyages possible; and the lasting significance of the explorers’ collections, artworks, and journals. |
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