Daniel Solander, a student of the great botanist Linnaeus, sailed with Captain Cook and Joseph Banks on the Endeavour from 1768 to 1771 and went on to play a central role in classifying the natural history collections of the young British Museum. This landmark scholarly edition presents his surviving letters for the first time with proper scholarly rigour – texts given in their original languages (Swedish, Danish, Latin, German and English) alongside meticulously annotated English translations.
Solander's correspondence touches on many of the great scientific concerns of his time, from the classification of species to comparative anatomy and the European exploration of the wider world, and offers rare insight into both his working life and his warm, sociable character.
See Related Products below for more Tasmanian history. Many more of our Tasmanian titles are yet to be listed online — see our full catalogues at justtassiebooks.com/catalogues.html.
BOOK DETAILS
- Hardcover book with dustjacket
- Published by Melbourne University Press, 1995
- 466-pages, indexed
CONDITION
Used but generally very good condition. Slight wear. Dustjacket in clear protective plastic sleeve.
DELIVERY & IN-STORE PICKUP
- Combined Shipping: Sourcing multiple titles for your Tasmanian history library? The Book Cellar offers combined flat-rate parcel delivery across Australia. Secure your books using our online checkout, or phone the bookshop directly on 03 6381 1545 to coordinate multi-volume shipping.
- Free Instore Pickup: Located in Tasmania or travelling the Midland Highway? Select "Instore Pickup" at checkout to pay no postage and collect your items directly from the counter at The Book Cellar, underneath Foxhunters Return in Campbell Town.
|
