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Matthew Fontaine Maury

Matthew Fontaine Maury

Blair, Maria

Paperback

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1162751886
ISBN13: 9781162751887
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 18
Weight: 0.09
Height: 0.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Matthew Fontaine Maury is a biography written by Maria Blair that chronicles the life of Matthew Fontaine Maury, a renowned American naval officer, oceanographer, and cartographer. The book explores Maury's early life, his career in the United States Navy, and his groundbreaking contributions to the field of oceanography.Blair delves into Maury's childhood and upbringing, exploring how his family's military background and his own interest in the sea led him to join the Navy at a young age. From there, the book explores Maury's various naval assignments, including his work in the Mexican-American War and his time spent as the superintendent of the United States Naval Observatory.However, the real focus of the book is on Maury's contributions to oceanography. Blair explores how Maury's research into ocean currents and winds helped to revolutionize navigation and trade routes, as well as how his work laid the foundation for modern oceanography.Throughout the book, Blair paints a vivid portrait of Maury, highlighting his intelligence, curiosity, and dedication to his work. She also explores the challenges that Maury faced both personally and professionally, including his struggles with illness and his battles with the Navy bureaucracy.Overall, Matthew Fontaine Maury is a fascinating and engaging biography that offers a comprehensive look at one of America's most influential scientists and naval officers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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