Three Cruises Of The United States Coast And Geodetic Survey Steamer Blake V3 (1888)

""Three Cruises of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer Blake V3"" is a historical book written by Alexander Agassiz in 1888. The book describes the three scientific expeditions that were conducted by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer Blake between 1877 and 1880. The cruises aimed to explore the marine life and geology of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and the eastern coast of the United States. The author, Alexander Agassiz, was a renowned marine biologist who led the expeditions and documented the findings in great detail. The book includes numerous illustrations, maps, and charts that depict the various species of marine life, geological formations, and oceanographic phenomena observed during the cruises. The first cruise explored the coral reefs of the West Indies and the Caribbean Sea, while the second cruise focused on the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Keys. The third and final cruise surveyed the eastern coast of the United States, from Cape Hatteras to the Gulf of Maine. Overall, ""Three Cruises of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer Blake V3"" is a fascinating account of the early scientific expeditions that paved the way for modern oceanography and marine biology. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of marine science, exploration, and discovery.In The Gulf Of Mexico, In The Caribbean Sea, And Along The Atlantic Coast Of The United States, From 1877 To 1880. In Two Volumes.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.