A journal of a voyage round the world, in His Majesty's ship the Dolphin, commanded by the Honourable Commodore Byron : in which is contained a faithful account of several places, people, plants, animals, &c. seen on the voyage : and, among other particulars, a minute and exact description of the Streights of Magellan, and of the gigantic people called Patagonians. Together with an accurate account of the seven islands lately discovered in the South Seas / by a midshipman on board the said ship.
By: Clerke, Charles
Language: English Publisher: London : Sold by A. Manson, P. Denham, W. Robertson and F. Nicholson, [1784?].Description: iv, [1], 6-93, [1] p. ; 18cm.Subject(s): Byron, John, 1723-1786 | Magellan, Strait of (Chile and Argentina) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
| Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800Ownership: From the library of Henry Christy, 1810-1865
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British Museum | Africa Oceania and the Americas | Rare | B.3.C.18 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00000655 |
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Date suggested by ESTC. W. Robertson was also active in 1784 according to the British Book Trade Index.
From the library of Henry Christy, 1810-1865. UkLoBM.