Navigators & Naturalists. French Exploration of New Zealand and the South Seas 1769-1824. NEW.

Michael Lee.

An engaging history of the often overlooked contribution of the French to European knowledge of New Zealand during the great age of exploration and scientific enlightenment. The various exploring expeditions included botanists and naturalists who collected, documented and drew many plants and animals new to science. The book also describes the sometimes difficult relationships the French had with Maori. First published in 2018.

David Bateman Ltd., Auckland, 2021.

ISBN 9781869539658

Hardback with dust jacket. 480 pages.

NEW. Fine condition.