Explorers at sea: centuries of science afloat

Huw Lewis-Jones

Nature, 2018, vol. 564, issue 7736, 340-342

Abstract: In seafarers’ journals, Huw Lewis-Jones found a rich record of discoveries made in cramped cabins, on open decks and on forays to shore to bring back proofs of marvels.

Keywords: History; Plant sciences; Astronomical instrumentation; Zoology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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