The Malaspina Expedition 1789–1794

Journal of the Voyage by Alejandro Malaspina. Volume I: Cádiz to Panamá

Nonfiction, History
Cover of the book The Malaspina Expedition 1789–1794 by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams ISBN: 9781317024637
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 7, 2018
Imprint: Hakluyt Society Language: English
Author: Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
ISBN: 9781317024637
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 7, 2018
Imprint: Hakluyt Society
Language: English

Among the voyages of exploration and surveying in the late 18th century, that of Alejandro Malaspina best represents the high ideals and scientific interests of the Enlightenment. Italian-born, Malaspina entered the Spanish navy in 1774. In September 1788 he and fellow-officer José Bustamante submitted a plan to the Ministry of Marine for a voyage of survey and inspection to Spanish territories in the Americas and Philippines. The expedition was to produce hydrographic charts for the use of Spanish merchantmen and warships and to report on the political, economic and defensive state of Spain's overseas possessions. The plan was approved and in July 1789 Malaspina and Bustamante sailed from Cádiz in the purpose-built corvettes, Descubierta and Atrevida. On board the vessels were scientists and artists and an array of the latest surveying and astronomical instruments. The voyage lasted more than five years. On his return Malaspina was promoted Brigadier de la Real Armada, and began work on an account of the voyage in seven volumes to dwarf the narratives of his predecessors in the Pacific such as Cook and Bougainville. Among much else, it would contain sweeping recommendations for reform in the governance of Spain's overseas empire. But Malaspina became involved in political intrigue. In November 1795 he was arrested, stripped of his rank and sentenced to life imprisonment. Although released in 1803, Malaspina spent the last seven years of his life in obscure retirement in Italy. He never resumed work on the great edition, and his journal was not published in Spain until 1885. Only in recent years has a multi-volume edition appeared under the auspices of the Museo Naval, Madrid, that does justice to the achievements of what for long was a forgotten voyage. This first volume of a series of three contains Malaspina's diario or journal from 31 July 1789 to 14 December 1790, newly translated into English, with substantial introduction and commentary. Among the places visited and described are Montevideo, Puerto Deseado, Port Egmont, Puerto San Carlos, Valparaíso, Callao, Guayaquil and Panamá. Other texts include Malaspina's introduction to his intended edition, and his correspondence with the Minister of the Marine before and during the voyage.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Among the voyages of exploration and surveying in the late 18th century, that of Alejandro Malaspina best represents the high ideals and scientific interests of the Enlightenment. Italian-born, Malaspina entered the Spanish navy in 1774. In September 1788 he and fellow-officer José Bustamante submitted a plan to the Ministry of Marine for a voyage of survey and inspection to Spanish territories in the Americas and Philippines. The expedition was to produce hydrographic charts for the use of Spanish merchantmen and warships and to report on the political, economic and defensive state of Spain's overseas possessions. The plan was approved and in July 1789 Malaspina and Bustamante sailed from Cádiz in the purpose-built corvettes, Descubierta and Atrevida. On board the vessels were scientists and artists and an array of the latest surveying and astronomical instruments. The voyage lasted more than five years. On his return Malaspina was promoted Brigadier de la Real Armada, and began work on an account of the voyage in seven volumes to dwarf the narratives of his predecessors in the Pacific such as Cook and Bougainville. Among much else, it would contain sweeping recommendations for reform in the governance of Spain's overseas empire. But Malaspina became involved in political intrigue. In November 1795 he was arrested, stripped of his rank and sentenced to life imprisonment. Although released in 1803, Malaspina spent the last seven years of his life in obscure retirement in Italy. He never resumed work on the great edition, and his journal was not published in Spain until 1885. Only in recent years has a multi-volume edition appeared under the auspices of the Museo Naval, Madrid, that does justice to the achievements of what for long was a forgotten voyage. This first volume of a series of three contains Malaspina's diario or journal from 31 July 1789 to 14 December 1790, newly translated into English, with substantial introduction and commentary. Among the places visited and described are Montevideo, Puerto Deseado, Port Egmont, Puerto San Carlos, Valparaíso, Callao, Guayaquil and Panamá. Other texts include Malaspina's introduction to his intended edition, and his correspondence with the Minister of the Marine before and during the voyage.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book City of Sokrates by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book The New Industrial Geography by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defence by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Intellectual Path Dependence in Economics by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Resemblance and Reality in Greek Thought by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book The Social Context of Ageing by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Police Militarization by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Redefining the Whole Curriculum for Pupils with Learning Difficulties by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Frozen Dreams by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Research Objects in their Technological Setting by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Language Ideologies by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book The Future of Football by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Enterprise: Entrepreneurship and Innovation by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Political Conflict and Economic Change in Nigeria by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
Cover of the book Economics and Development Studies by Andrew David, Felipe Fernández-Armesto, Glyndwr Williams
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy