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Historical Records of Port Phillip: The First Annals of the Colony of Victoria (1879) is a comprehensive historical account of the early days of the Australian state of Victoria. Written by John Joseph Shillinglaw, a prominent historian and archivist of the time, this book offers a detailed look at the first years of the colony, from its early days as a penal settlement to its emergence as a thriving center of commerce and culture.Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including official government documents, personal diaries, and letters, Shillinglaw paints a vivid picture of life in Port Phillip during this period. He covers topics such as the establishment of the colony, the arrival of free settlers, the growth of agriculture and industry, and the development of the legal and political systems.Throughout the book, Shillinglaw provides insightful commentary on the events and personalities that shaped the early history of Victoria. He also includes numerous illustrations, maps, and charts to help readers better understand the geography and social structure of the colony.Overall, Historical Records of Port Phillip: The First Annals of the Colony of Victoria (1879) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Australia, particularly the early years of Victoria. It is a well-researched and engaging account that offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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A Narrative of Arctic Discovery: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time is a historical account written by John Joseph Shillinglaw in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the exploration of the Arctic region, from the earliest attempts to navigate its icy waters to the contemporary expeditions of the mid-19th century. Shillinglaw draws on a wide range of primary sources, including journals, letters, and official reports, to offer readers a vivid and engaging narrative of the challenges and triumphs of Arctic exploration. He covers the expeditions of famous explorers such as Sir John Franklin, William Parry, and James Clark Ross, as well as lesser-known figures who contributed to the understanding of the region. Throughout the book, Shillinglaw emphasizes the bravery and perseverance of the explorers, who faced extreme conditions and often put their lives on the line in the pursuit of knowledge. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration and the challenges of exploring one of the most inhospitable regions on Earth.With The Details Of The Measures Adopted By Her Majesty�������s Government For The Relief Of The Expedition Under Sir John Franklin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Title: A narrative of Arctic discovery: from the earliest period to the present time: with the details of the measures adopted by Her Majesty's government for the relief of the expedition under Sir John Franklin.Author: John J ShillinglawPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP03048700CollectionID: CTRG99-B1590PublicationDate: 18510101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Collation: xx, 364 p., [3] leaves of plates: port., 2 folded maps; 20 cm
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