Jules-Sebastien-Cesar Dumont D'Urville (1790-1842) undertook three global voyages of exploration and is the navigator who made the single greatest contribution to perfecting the map of the Pacific in the nineteenth century. Learned and energetic; he explored the Pacific from Guam to Antarctica; and from New Guinea to Chile; collecting a vast number of natural history specimens and recording extensive hydrographic information. His achievements brought him national recognition in the form of the Legion of Honour; while his scientific contributions earned him the gold medal of the Societe de Geographie. Yet despite his intelligence and expertise; D'Urville was not an easy or likeable man. A classic workaholic; he often seemed cold and aloof; yet he earned the respect of his men through his humane and fair leadership. Always sympathetic to the island people he met; he even wrote a novel about the New Zealand Maori. His detailed account of his final voyage; eagerly awaited by the public; had to be completed by others when he; his wife and son were tragically killed in a railway accident in 1842.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The Universal Call to Union with our LordBy Tyler L.This is a great book that calls you out in a way. Contemplative prayer is not what it would seem to be by the name of it. I had a misconception of what it is and how it pertains to all believers' lives. Using the teachings of St. Teresa and St. John; Thomas DuBay takes you through the process of growing in contemplative prayer; which is the way we are all meant to grow closer to our Lord. The Saints' wisdom comes directly from Scripture and DuBay demonstrates that. It will open your eyes to certain Scripture passages you've maybe never thought much about before. This is a book that will change your thoughts on the spiritual life if you've never read about contemplative prayer before. This book is a great blessing and contemplative prayer is the universal call to union with God.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. but so far I've enjoyed it more than many spiritual booksBy CustomerI've only read the first three chapters; but so far I've enjoyed it more than many spiritual books. The writing style is intellectual but not difficult to understand. Dubay explains how contemplative prayer and the resulting deep relationship with God is accessible to all. This perspective is based on the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross; which are explained by Dubay.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Modern ClassicBy Helen K. WestoverDubay's magnum opus has become a classic..I can't read it enough times..It is the best work on Carmelite spirituality I've ever read.Perfect for laymen; religious; and anyone who wishes to deepen their prayer life.\
