Frederick William Beechey Biography, [1856?] [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2759806
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Beechey, Frederick William, 1796-1856
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1856?]
- 0.03 metres (1 volume)
- Series:
- Rex Nan Kivell Collection ; NK7145
- Summary:
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Brief description of the life of Frederick William Beechey, commissioned in the Royal Navy in 1815. He saw service in the North American station, on several Arctic expeditions and in the Pacific and Polar areas. He published many accounts of his various surveys and expeditions. After retirement, he was elected President of the Royal Geographical Society in 1855.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference: NLA MS 4028.
- Source of Acquisition:
- Nan Kivell Collection NK 7145.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; A374
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1856
- Occupation:
- Explorers
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1926 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1856
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1856
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