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A Life Of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1888)

A Life Of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1888)

Corbin, Diana Fontaine Maury

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1164535897
ISBN13: 9781164535898
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Life of Matthew Fontaine Maury is a biography written by Diana Fontaine Maury Corbin in 1888. The book chronicles the life of Matthew Fontaine Maury, a renowned American naval officer, oceanographer, and astronomer. Maury is widely regarded as the father of modern oceanography and is known for his contributions to the field of naval meteorology, oceanography, and hydrography.The book provides a detailed account of Maury's early life, his career in the United States Navy, and his pioneering work in oceanography. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his religious beliefs.Throughout the book, Corbin offers insights into Maury's character, his motivations, and the challenges he faced in his career. She also provides a fascinating look at the scientific and political climate of the time and how Maury's work was received by his contemporaries.Overall, A Life of Matthew Fontaine Maury is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in the history of oceanography and naval science. Written by a member of Maury's own family, the book offers a unique perspective on his life and legacy.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.

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