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100	1		_aMacGillivray, John, _d1822-1867
245	1	0	_aNarrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. — Volume 1 : _bIncluding Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition.
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 2004-05-01
508			_aProduced by Sue Asscher
520			_a"Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley" by John Macgillivray is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work details the scientific exploration and hydrographic survey conducted aboard H.M.S. Rattlesnake, which took place from 1846 to 1850 in the waters surrounding New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, and parts of Australia. The narrative encompasses various discoveries, encounters with indigenous peoples, and the collection of natural history specimens, presenting a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs faced by the expedition. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the voyage by outlining the objectives and preparations made before departure. It describes H.M.S. Rattlesnake's commissioning under Captain Owen Stanley and the assembled crew prepared for an expedition filled with both scientific inquiry and potential dangers. As they embark from Plymouth, Macgillivray introduces the various locations they visit, including Madeira, Rio de Janeiro, and the Cape of Good Hope. The account touches on significant topics such as the trials of sea navigation, environmental observations, socio-political commentary, and the intricate relationships with the local populations they encounter along the journey. This opening lays a foundation for a rich exploration narrative that captures not only the geographical and natural observations but also the historical context of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aOceania -- Description and travel
653			_aKennedy, Edmund Besley Court, 1818-1848
653			_aStanley, Owen
653			_aRattlesnake (Ship)
653			_aNatural history -- Oceania
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12433
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