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Thayer Expedition
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Sports GeneralGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781020104169
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 664
Weight: 2.42
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Thayer Expedition is a fascinating chronicle of one of the most ambitious scientific expeditions of the 19th century. Led by the legendary naturalist Louis Agassiz and his collaborator Charles Frederick Hartt, the Thayer Expedition explored the geology and biology of the Amazon River basin like never before. This book offers a rare glimpse into the scientific process and the excitement of discovery, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science.
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