Enlightenment and Exploration in the North Pacific, 1741-1805

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Enlightenment and Exploration in the North Pacific, 1741-1805 is written by Stephen W. Haycox and published by University of Washington Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0295806850 (ISBN 10) and 9780295806853 (ISBN 13).

Saluting an era of adventure and knowledge seeking, fifteen original essays consider the motivations of European explorers of the Pacific, the science and technology of 18th-century exploration, and the significance of Spanish, French, and British voyages. Among the topics discussed are the quest by enlightenment scientists for new species of plant and animal life, and their fascination with Native cultures; advances in shipbuilding, navigation, medicine, and diet that made extended voyages possible; and the lasting significance of the explorers’ collections, artworks, and journals.