Description |
2 volumes (1665 pages, 32 pages, 38 pages, 76 pages, 6, 16 leaves of plates (some color)) : illustrations, maps (some folded, some color) ; 33 cm |
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Report on the scientific results of the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76 |
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Report on the scientific results of the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76
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Contents |
Summary of the scientific results obtained at the sounding, dredging, and trawling stations of H.M.S. Challenger / by John Murray -- Report on the specimen of the genus Spirula collected by H.M.S. Challenger /by T.H. Huxley and Paul Pelseneer -- Report on oceanic circulation based on observations made on board H.M.S. Challenger and other observations / by Alexander Buchan |
Notes |
Running title: The voyage of H.M.S. Challenger |
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Some plates accompanied by guard sheet with descriptive letterpress |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
SUBJECT |
Challenger Expedition (1872-1876) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr2003015598
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Subject |
Deep-sea sounding.
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Dredging (Biology)
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Marine animals.
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Ocean currents.
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Oceanography.
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Spirula.
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Author |
Buchan, Alexander, 1829-1907.
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Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895.
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Murray, John, Sir, 1841-1914.
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Pelseneer, Paul, 1963-
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Great Britain. Challenger Office.
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