This is a history of the 10-gun brig and survey ship, HMS Beagle . It became famous for her survey voyages under Commander Robert Fitzroy, especially once Charles Darwin, a passenger on the second expedition, wrote the On the Origin of Species , which was based on studies undertaken during the voyage. As part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this book provides the finest documentation of the Bellona , with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's ...
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This is a history of the 10-gun brig and survey ship, HMS Beagle . It became famous for her survey voyages under Commander Robert Fitzroy, especially once Charles Darwin, a passenger on the second expedition, wrote the On the Origin of Species , which was based on studies undertaken during the voyage. As part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this book provides the finest documentation of the Bellona , with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.
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Very Good. Size: 10x9x0; Hardcover with dust jacket. Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. Tiny name/date written inside front cover.
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New/New. (Anatomy of the Ship series) This series provides the finest available documentation of individual ships. Bright tight clean unread copy of English edition. 10-1/4 x 9-3/4, 128 pp, index, sources, bibliography, b/w drawings section, b/w photos, full-length b/w ships plan inside of jacket.