A Life Of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1888)

by Diana Fontaine Corbin

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164535897
• ISBN13: 9781164535898
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"