Endless novelties of extraordinary interest : the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger and the birth of modern oceanography / Doug Macdougall.
| Author/creator | Macdougall, J. D., 1944- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New Haven : Yale University Press, [2019] |
| Description | xvii, 257 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Cosmic dust -- Challenger's curious scientists -- Shakedown -- Continuous chalk, evolution, and the primordial ooze -- The sagacity of crabs -- Penguins galore -- Silica and ice -- The natives -- Corals and coral reefs -- Islands, birds of paradise, and Victorian museums -- Light and blackness in the deep sea -- Challenger's enduring legacy. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-246) and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| ISBN | 9780300232059 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0300232055 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | G420 .C4 M23 2019 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |