Publisher's Synopsis
""Six Months In Ascension"" is a book written by Isobel Black Gill in 1878, which provides an unscientific account of a scientific expedition to Ascension Island. The book is based on Gill's personal experiences during her six-month stay on the island, where she accompanied her husband, astronomer David Gill, and a team of scientists on their mission to observe the transit of Venus. The book describes the island's geography, climate, flora, and fauna in detail, as well as the daily life of the expedition members and the challenges they faced during their stay. Gill's writing style is engaging and humorous, and she offers a unique perspective on the expedition as a non-scientist who was able to observe the scientists at work and interact with the island's inhabitants.Overall, ""Six Months In Ascension"" is a fascinating and entertaining read that offers a glimpse into the world of scientific exploration in the late 19th century. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the challenges and rewards of scientific discovery, and the human experiences that accompany it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
