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Sea Cows, Shamans, and Scurvy: Alaska's First Naturalist: Georg Wilhelm Steller (2008) 34 exemplaren
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- Woonplaatsen
- Berkeley, California, USA
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- 75
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- #235,804
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- 3.6
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The descriptions and explanations help to convey a sense of the vast distances and immense logistical challenges the expedition entailed. Quotes from Steller's journals and other firsthand accounts help to bring the story to life. The text is decorated with pen-and-ink drawings of the people, places, animals, and plants being discussed.
Though geared toward older grade-school readers, the book does not "talk down" to the reader or engage in excessive hyperbole to make the story more exciting. While I personally appreciated the straightforward tone, younger readers may find it a little dry.
All in all, this book is a pretty enjoyable read about an interesting yet little-known moment in history.… (meer)