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_2iso639-1
050 4 _aDU
100 1 _aLee, Ida,
_d1865-1943
245 1 4 _aThe Logbooks of the Lady Nelson :
_bWith the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-28
508 _aProduced by Sue Asscher
520 _a"The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson" by Ida Lee is a historical account published in the early 20th century that explores the voyages undertaken by the Lady Nelson, a significant British ship in the early exploration of Australia. The narrative focuses on the ship's expeditions from her arrival in Sydney in 1800, highlighting her crucial role in the discovery and mapping of various coastal regions, including parts of Victoria and Queensland, as well as the founding of key settlements. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed recounting of Lieutenant James Grant's command of the Lady Nelson. It describes her construction, unique design features, and initial journey to Australia. The narrative captures her first sail through Bass Strait, her interactions with the local indigenous populations, and her missions to chart the coastlines. Notably, it gives insight into the ship's vital contributions to the early British colonization efforts in Australia, detailing the challenges and successes encountered during her explorations. This portion serves as a compelling introduction to the ship's storied history and the adventures that await in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aGrant, James, 1771 or 2-1833
653 _aLady Nelson (Ship)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7509
999 _c49499
_d49499