The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1839


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The 1839 Nautical Magazine includes articles on Nelson's column, anti-slavery measures, lightning conductors, new lighthouses, steamship accidents and Antarctic exploration.




The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1847


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The 1850 Nautical Magazine includes descriptions of New Zealand, the Arctic and the Amazon, and discussion of steam engine designs.
















The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1843


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The Nautical Magazine for 1843 includes fascinating early data sets on ocean currents, and several 'bottle charts' compiled from them.




The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1841


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The 1841 Nautical Magazine includes reports from China during the First Opium War, and James Ross' description of Mount Erebus.




Enlightenment and Exploration in the North Pacific, 1741-1805


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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.