The Search For Nitre, And The True Nature Of Guano: Being An Account Of A Voyage To The Southwest Coast Of Africa (1846) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437282832)

The Search For Nitre, And The True Nature Of Guano: Being An Account Of A Voyage To The Southwest Coast Of Africa (1846) is a book written by Thomas Edward Eden Jr. The book is a detailed account of the author's voyage to the southwest coast of Africa in search of nitre and guano. The author describes the various challenges he faced during the voyage, including rough seas, storms, and encounters with dangerous animals. He also provides a detailed description of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region. The book includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the author's journey. The author also discusses the importance of nitre and guano in agriculture and industry and provides a detailed analysis of their chemical composition. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scientists, and anyone interested in the history of exploration and the natural world.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.

Author: Thomas Edward Jr. Eden
ISBN-10: 1437282830
ISBN-13: 9781437282832
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d