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| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Ross, John, Sir, 1777-1856. Voyage of discovery. London, J. Murray, 1819 (OCoLC)744226937 |
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| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
John Ross, Sir |
| OCLC Number: | 4559652 |
| Notes: | Appendixes, of scientific observations and reports, cxliv p. at end. |
| Description: | 2 p. l., xxxix, [1], 252, [2], cxliv p., [31] leaves of plates : front., plates (partly col., partly fold.) 2 fold. maps, tables ; 28 cm. |
| Responsibility: | by John Ross, K.S. Captain Royal Navy. |
Abstract:
Contains a journal of the voyage with information on ice conditions, descriptions of the Polar Eskimos of the Cape York Region, and of extensive stretches of red snow seen there. Also includes a record of personal equipment, all orders, and work carried out. Appendices include observations on magnetic variations, zoology, geology, latitudes and longitudes.
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