In the Andamans and Nicobars: The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin"
Explore more books like this:
About This Book
This narrative recounts a cruise to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands aboard the schooner Terrapin, focusing on the collection of natural history and ethnological specimens. The author details daily routines, the fauna and flora encountered, and interactions with the indigenous populations. Significant attention is given to the trapping of small mammals and the documentation of new species of birds. The work also includes descriptions of the islands' geography, culture, and the challenges faced during the expedition. Illustrations from the author's photographs enhance the account, which aims to inspire further exploration and study of these unique archipelagos.
About the Author
You May Also Like
6 picks
Journal of a tour in Marocco and the Great Atlas
by Joseph Dalton Hooker
Instructions in gardening for ladies
by Mrs. Loudon
Rambles and Studies in Greece
by J. P. Mahaffy
All the World Over: Interesting Stories of Travel, Thrilling Adventure and Home Life
by Ella Farman Pratt
Devonshire
by Francis A. Knight
Transhimalaja: Löytöjä ja seikkailuja Tibetissä. 2 (of 2)
by Sven Anders Hedin