Voyages of Discovery

Voyages of Discovery: A Visual Celebration of Ten of the Greatest Natural History Explorations

 

Voyages of Discovery is a mesmerizing visual record of ten of the most significant natural history expeditions. Superb artworks and photographs spanning three centuries document advances and watersheds in the field of natural science.

The stories behind these images - of explorers, naturalists, artists and photographers - entwine into a fascinating study of human achievement and natural wonder.
Among the many stories of adventure and great scientific endeavor are James Cook's perilous Pacific crossings and Darwin's historic voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.
Hand-picked from the vast Library of the Natural History Museum, London, the illustrations and artworks contained here form a rare collection, most of which are exclusively presented in this stunning book.

Author: Tony Rice

Paperback: 336 pages

SKU: P9268