Later Edition. Hardcover. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. The original editions app.eared in 1842, 1844 and 1846 respectively. Minerva Library No. 18. Presents all three parts of the first edition of Darwin's geological results of the Beagle voyage, with a critical introduction to each work by Prof. John W. Judd. The voyage of the Beagle lasted from December 1831 to October 1836 and carreid Darwin around the wotld, but especially to South America. Former owner name on ffep: Trevor H. Evans, St. Johns Hospital. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Moderate shelf/edge wear, discoloration to boards, toning, else tight and unmarred. Original textured green cloth boards with black and gilt borders and lettering, patterned endpapers. 8vo.xx, 549pp. illus. (b/w, illus., including 3 fold-out plates, plus 6 page publisher's catalogue, 40 text figures).

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Titel

On the Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs: also Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands and Parts of South America visited during the Voyage of HMS Beagle

Verlag

Ward, Lock, and Co, London

Ver�ffentlichungsdatum

1890

Bindung

Hardcover

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Later Edition.

Zustand

Good+

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