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Author MacGillivray, John, 1822-1867
Title Narrative 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 2
Including 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.
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Summary "Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley" by John Macgillivray is a detailed scientific publication written during the mid-19th century. The work narrates the voyage of the H.M.S. Rattlesnake from 1846 to 1850, focusing on the discoveries and surveys conducted in New Guinea and the Louisiade Archipelago, along with the exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. The book promises to delve into various aspects of the cultures, practices, and natural history encountered during this significant expedition. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the account of the voyage, providing a glimpse into the expedition's objectives and the scientific pursuits embraced by Macgillivray as the naturalist aboard. It introduces the reader to the Aboriginal tribes inhabiting Cape York and Torres Strait, emphasizing their social structures, modes of warfare, and cultural practices. The text launches into a detailed exploration of the tribes' distribution, traditional customs, and beliefs, showcasing Macgillivray's keen observation and ethnographic interest. It establishes a foundation for understanding the diverse cultures the expedition encountered, while hinting at the natural history and geography that will be further examined throughout the voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Oceania -- Description and travel
Subject Kennedy, Edmund Besley Court, 1818-1848
Subject Stanley, Owen
Subject Rattlesnake (Ship)
Subject Natural history -- Oceania
Category Text
EBook-No. 12525
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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