The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1840

The Nautical Magazine, published monthly from 1832, covers subjects including navigation, oceanography, meteorology, exploration, trade, technology and maritime safety. The 1840 volume focuses on the Pacific region, covering the Beagle's voyage around Australia, Maori ethnology, and Dumont d'Urville's second Antarctic voyage. It also reports research on electricity, magnetism and scurvy.