Author: Georg Balthasar von Neumayer
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Category : Geomagnetism
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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Results of the Magnetic Survey of the Colony of Victoria Executed During the Years 1858-1864
Author: Georg Balthasar von Neumayer
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Category : Geomagnetism
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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Publisher:
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Category : Geomagnetism
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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The Victorian Historical Magazine
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Category : Victoria
Languages : en
Pages : 720
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Category : Victoria
Languages : en
Pages : 720
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Burke and Wills
Author: EB Joyce
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643103341
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
This book challenges the common assumption that little or nothing of scientific value was achieved during the Burke and Wills expedition. The Royal Society of Victoria initiated the Victorian Exploring Expedition as a serious scientific exploration of hitherto unexplored regions of inland and northern Australia. Members of the expedition were issued with detailed instructions on scientific measurements and observations to be carried out, covering about a dozen areas of science. The tragic ending of the expedition meant that most of the results of the scientific investigations were not reported or published. Burke and Wills: The Scientific Legacy of the Victorian Exploring Expedition rectifies this historic omission. It includes the original instructions as well as numerous paintings and drawings, documents the actual science undertaken as recorded in notebooks and diaries, and analyses the outcomes. It reveals for the first time the true extent and limits of the scientific achievements of both the Burke and Wills expedition and the various relief expeditions which followed. Importantly, this new book has led to a re-appraisal of the shortcomings and the successes of the journey. It will be a compelling read for all those interested in the history of exploration, science and natural history, as well as Australian history and heritage.
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643103341
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
This book challenges the common assumption that little or nothing of scientific value was achieved during the Burke and Wills expedition. The Royal Society of Victoria initiated the Victorian Exploring Expedition as a serious scientific exploration of hitherto unexplored regions of inland and northern Australia. Members of the expedition were issued with detailed instructions on scientific measurements and observations to be carried out, covering about a dozen areas of science. The tragic ending of the expedition meant that most of the results of the scientific investigations were not reported or published. Burke and Wills: The Scientific Legacy of the Victorian Exploring Expedition rectifies this historic omission. It includes the original instructions as well as numerous paintings and drawings, documents the actual science undertaken as recorded in notebooks and diaries, and analyses the outcomes. It reveals for the first time the true extent and limits of the scientific achievements of both the Burke and Wills expedition and the various relief expeditions which followed. Importantly, this new book has led to a re-appraisal of the shortcomings and the successes of the journey. It will be a compelling read for all those interested in the history of exploration, science and natural history, as well as Australian history and heritage.
Proceedings
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Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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The Victorian Naturalist
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 434
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 434
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Results of the Magnetic Survey of the Colony of Victoria Executed During the Years 1858 - 1864
Author: Georg von Neumayer
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
ISBN: 9781230066837
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ...the hill close to the township, commonly called the Barometer Hill (1305) as it is said to indicate the weather by its appearance. A strong breeze blowing throughout the night of the 27"', moderating towards morning. Had some difficulty in finding the horses, which had strayed during the night, thus delaying our departure. Travelled along the Beechworth road and reached Violet Town at 3" 15'." Observations during the whole evening; weather fine. Discovered that the mercury for the artificial horizon had nearly all run out of the little bottle and that what remained was spoiled. Decided on going to Benalla to procure a. new supply. During the morning of the next day made observations until 9." Observing the sun, I saw some very large spots on its face, a particularly fine group nearly in the centre. The magnetic station is on a square plot of ground within the reserve attached to the Commercial Hotel; geological formation, granite. The numberless drunkards here are an intolerable nuisance, loitering about the place and disturbing one continually in one's work. The little township is as yet very insignificant. The inhabitants seem mostly engaged on the works connected with road-building which is being carried on with great vigour on this line. Left at 11" and reached Benalla. Conversed much with several people with the view of getting all possible information respecting our trip over to l/Iansfield by the Holland River. Succeeded in gaining from them that this route, although not devoid of considerable difficulties, was practicable even for pack-horses; accordingly resolved on taking it. At 12" on the 30"' passed the bridge across the Holland River (562), and at 3..".
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
ISBN: 9781230066837
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ...the hill close to the township, commonly called the Barometer Hill (1305) as it is said to indicate the weather by its appearance. A strong breeze blowing throughout the night of the 27"', moderating towards morning. Had some difficulty in finding the horses, which had strayed during the night, thus delaying our departure. Travelled along the Beechworth road and reached Violet Town at 3" 15'." Observations during the whole evening; weather fine. Discovered that the mercury for the artificial horizon had nearly all run out of the little bottle and that what remained was spoiled. Decided on going to Benalla to procure a. new supply. During the morning of the next day made observations until 9." Observing the sun, I saw some very large spots on its face, a particularly fine group nearly in the centre. The magnetic station is on a square plot of ground within the reserve attached to the Commercial Hotel; geological formation, granite. The numberless drunkards here are an intolerable nuisance, loitering about the place and disturbing one continually in one's work. The little township is as yet very insignificant. The inhabitants seem mostly engaged on the works connected with road-building which is being carried on with great vigour on this line. Left at 11" and reached Benalla. Conversed much with several people with the view of getting all possible information respecting our trip over to l/Iansfield by the Holland River. Succeeded in gaining from them that this route, although not devoid of considerable difficulties, was practicable even for pack-horses; accordingly resolved on taking it. At 12" on the 30"' passed the bridge across the Holland River (562), and at 3..".
The Quarterly Journal of Science
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Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 610
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Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 610
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Proceedings of the ... Pan-Pacific Scientific Conference
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Category : Pacific Area
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Category : Pacific Area
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Proceedings of the Pacific Science Congress
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Category : Pacific Area
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Vols. for 1st-9th congresses include full proceedings; for 10th, partial proceedings; for 11th, abstracts of papers only. Selected papers of individual symposia of the congresses published separately and in various journals.
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Category : Pacific Area
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Vols. for 1st-9th congresses include full proceedings; for 10th, partial proceedings; for 11th, abstracts of papers only. Selected papers of individual symposia of the congresses published separately and in various journals.
Special Publications
Author: Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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