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OverviewThe geologist Joseph Beete Jukes (1811–1869) studied at Cambridge under Adam Sedgwick (1785–1873). Between 1839 and 1846, he participated in expeditions to the coasts of Newfoundland, Australia and New Guinea. This posthumous book, edited by Jukes' sister and published in 1871, contains selected highlights from Jukes' professional and personal writings. After a short biographical sketch, the material is arranged chronologically, beginning with Newfoundland and Australia and then focusing on Britain and Ireland, where Jukes was involved with national geological surveys. Linking passages by the editor explain the contexts of the pieces, and the book includes a list of Jukes' publications. Jukes lived during an exciting period that saw far-reaching discoveries and advances in his field, and his energy and enthusiasm permeates even his technical communications. Modern readers, like the original audience, will form a vivid impression of Jukes' lively personality, his 'penetrating glance and his sturdy step'. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joseph Beete Jukes , C. A. BrownePublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9781139014526ISBN 10: 1139014528 Publication Date: 05 February 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; Introductory note; Early life, 1811–1837; 1838; 1839; Newfoundland Survey, 1839; 1840, 1841; Surveying expedition to Torres Straits, 1842; 1843; Second cruise, 1843; 1844; 1845; Geological Survey of England, 1846; 1847; 1848; Letters to Dr. Ingleby and other relatives; 1849; 1850; Irish Survey, 1851; 1852; 1853; 1854; 1855; 1856; 1858; 1859 to 1869; Chronological list of works and publications.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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