David Lindsay

Broschiertes Buch

Journal Of The Elder Scientific Exploring Expedition, 1891-92 (1893)

Beschreibung

The Journal of the Elder Scientific Exploring Expedition, 1891-92 is a book written by David Lindsay and published in 1893. The book is a detailed account of the scientific expedition led by John Elder, a prominent Scottish engineer and shipbuilder, to explore the uncharted regions of Western Australia. The expedition was funded by Elder and carried out by a team of scientists, including Lindsay, who was the geologist and surveyor.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the expedition. The first chapter provides an overview of the expedition, including its objectives, equipment, and personnel. The subsequent chapters describe the various geological, botanical, and zoological discoveries made by the team during their journey. The book also includes detailed maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the expedition's findings.Throughout the book, Lindsay provides a vivid and engaging account of the challenges and triumphs of the expedition. He describes the harsh conditions of the Australian outback, the dangers posed by snakes and other wildlife, and the difficulties of navigating through uncharted territory. At the same time, he also highlights the excitement and sense of discovery that characterized the expedition, as the team uncovered new species of plants and animals and made important geological observations.Overall, the Journal of the Elder Scientific Exploring Expedition, 1891-92 is a fascinating account of a groundbreaking scientific expedition that helped to expand our understanding of the natural world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and scientific discovery.Equipped Solely At The Cost Of Sir Thomas Elder, For The Purpose Of Completing The Exploration Of Australia, And Placed Under The Control Of The Royal Geographical Society Of Australasia, South Australian Branch.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.

Autor

Scottish poet and herald Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount (c. 1490-c. 1555) attained the highest heraldic post of Lyon King of Arms. He is still considered as a respected poet whose writings, notably as a makar, capture the spirit of the Renaissance. He was the son of Garmylton and David Lyndsay, Second of the Mount (Fife). His birthplace and early schooling are unclear, however, there is evidence that he may have gone to the University of St. Andrews because there is an entry for "Da Lindesay" for the academic year 1508-1509 on its books. He worked as a courtier for the future King James V of Scotland, first as an equerry and subsequently as an usher (assistant to a head tutor). His poems make reference to his involvement in James V's education, and some of them offer the young monarch guidance. He wed court seamstress Janet Douglas in 1522. He was appointed Snowdon Herald for his first heraldic position, then in 1529, he was made Lord Lyon King of Arms and knighted. He worked in diplomacy (twice in foreign embassies, to the Netherlands and France), and as a general master of ceremonies due to his heraldic authority.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 365g
• ISBN-13: 9781104253752
• ISBN-10: 1104253755
• Artikelnr.: 26232800