Discovery of the Kerguelen Islands [manuscript] : journal of the voyage by Mr de Mantyn addressed to Pierre de la Vilatelle and others, 1773-1774 1966
- Bib ID:
- 302627
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Officer de Mantyn
- Uniform Title:
- [Voyage avec Yves de Kerguelen]. English
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1966
- 2, 81 leaves, bound ; 26 cm.
- Series:
- Rex Nan Kivell Collection ; NK10713
- Summary:
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Translation of journal written by de Mantyn on Kerguelen's second expedition (1772-1774) to the Southern Indian Ocean on the L'Oiseau which sailed with the ships Le Roland and La Dauphine. Includes a substantial portion about his reading habits as well as references to Australia, New Zealand and Cook. Signed by Rex Nan Kivell.
- Biography/History:
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De Mantyn was an officer on the ship L'Oiseau.
- Notes:
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- On front papers: Australia House [ie. in London].
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Typescript English translation of original French manuscript held by the National Library of Australia at NLA MS 4275.
- Library's copy at NK10713 is inscribed on front papers: "See R.N.K. Collection Book cat. no. 1773/12 item 10,396 for original journal. G.W. Torrington of Australia House had this translation made & typed & bound & gave it to me 20.5.66. Rex Nan Kivell"; and carries the Rex Nan Kivell bookplate (no.177/13).
- Microfilm of original French manuscript held by the National Library of Australia at mfm G 24616.
- Rex Nan Kivell Collection NK10713.
- Source of Acquisition:
- Nan Kivell Collection NK10713.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1773-1774
- Occupation:
- Sailors
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1966
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