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Focusing on Captain Matthew Flinders' significant contributions to exploration and cartography, this biography details his life from 1774 to 1814, highlighting his groundbreaking circumnavigation of Australia in 1803. It explores his personal experiences, including his marriage to Ann and his imprisonment during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative also emphasizes his scientific achievements, such as advancements in magnetic compass technology and tidal observations. This comprehensive account sheds light on Flinders' pivotal role in mapping Australia's coastline and enhancing global knowledge of the continent.
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The Life Of Captain Matthew Flinders, Ernest Scott
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2004
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- Titel
- The Life Of Captain Matthew Flinders
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Ernest Scott
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2004
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9781419169489
- Kategorie
- Biografien & Memoiren
- Beschreibung
- Focusing on Captain Matthew Flinders' significant contributions to exploration and cartography, this biography details his life from 1774 to 1814, highlighting his groundbreaking circumnavigation of Australia in 1803. It explores his personal experiences, including his marriage to Ann and his imprisonment during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative also emphasizes his scientific achievements, such as advancements in magnetic compass technology and tidal observations. This comprehensive account sheds light on Flinders' pivotal role in mapping Australia's coastline and enhancing global knowledge of the continent.