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Endless Novelties of Extraordinary Interest
- The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger and the Birth of Modern Oceanography
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
A gripping tale of exploration aboard H.M.S. Challenger, an expedition that laid the foundations for modern oceanography.
From late 1872 to 1876, H.M.S. Challenger explored the world's oceans. Conducting deep sea soundings, dredging the ocean floor, recording temperatures, observing weather, and collecting biological samples, the expedition laid the foundations for modern oceanography. Following the ship's naturalists and their discoveries, earth scientist Doug Macdougall engagingly tells a story of Victorian-era adventure and ties these early explorations to the growth of modern scientific fields.
In this lively story of adventure, hardship, and humor, Macdougall examines the work of the expedition's scientists, especially the naturalist Henry Moseley, who rigorously categorized the flora and fauna of the islands the ship visited, and the legacy of John Murray, considered the father of modern oceanography. Macdougall explores not just the expedition itself but also the iconic place that H.M.S. Challenger has achieved in the annals of ocean exploration and science.
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- Martin Oetiker
- 03-11-23
An excellent read
Wow! I’ve just finished listening to this audio book and I really enjoyed it in so many different ways. The Challenger Expedition was a great adventure & achievement in its own right, but Doug MacDougall’s account is a masterpiece. Well researched & brilliantly written, it talks not only about the journey itself, but also the scientific discoveries made, the scientists & crew involved and the enduring legacy of this expedition. It was a great collaborative scientific endeavour, funded by the government and supported by the Royal Navy, it captured the imagination of the public and founded the new science of oceanography. In some ways similar to the Apollo Space program it explored new frontiers and laid the foundations for many later discoveries including plate tectonics, climate change & the importance of the oceans in maintaining the planet’s biodiversity. I thought the narrator was excellent too - softly spoken and well paced.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the sea, the history of science or tales of exploration. I will definitely be reading more of this authors books including Frozen Earth, Nature’s Clocks, A Short History of Planet Earth & Why Geology Matters.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-03-23
These things from outer space are in your garden
Nodules of cosmic dust are on your rooftop and you can find them yourself. This fact is just one of the many curiosity-tickling revelations that this books holds in store. If you ever wonder what is down there, in the dark depths of the great oceans, this book is for you. If you, like me, also carry a fascination for the age of sail and the achievements of eccentric scientists and explorers - Even better!
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- Miss A L Stephens
- 29-03-23
Fascinating, informative, highly recommended
A brilliantly written book with excellent detail and a dash of humour. Well narrated. Thank you!
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