Diary of W. Layton Lowndes, 1846 May 15-1847 Oct. 22 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2073441
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Lowndes, W. Layton
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1846-1847]
- 0.02 m (1 folder)
- Summary:
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The diary contains descriptions of Lowndes' journey on board the "William Hyde" from London to Sydney and Tasmania. Lowndes describes the weather conditions, fellow passengers, life on board the ship, convict life and places he visited in Tasmania, and gives an account of Sydney and the surrounding areas. The diary also includes an account of Lowndes' return journey from Sydney to London on board the "Elizabeth and Henry", stopping at Rio de Janeiro.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 820.
- Typescript.
- Original in private ownership.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1846-1847
- Occupation:
- Travellers
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1917 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1847
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1847
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