Title Abel Jansen Tasman's journal / tra[n]slated from the original Dutch by Charles Godfrey Woide, Chaplain of His Majesty's Dutch Chapel at St. James's

Published [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1776

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Description 1 online resource (171 folio Series Empire online. Section 1, Cultural contacts, 1492-1969 Summary Ms. translation of Tasman's journal of a voyage from Batavia, in the East Indies, for the discovery of the unknown south land, 1642-1643. Tasman's voyage did not locate the south land, but did claim Dutch possession of Tasmania, had a bloody encounter with New Zealand Maoris, and enjoyed the hospitality of the islanders of Oceania. The original illustrations are described in text Notes At foot of title: Jos. Banks Subject Tasman, Abel Janszoon, 1603?-1659. SUBJECT Australasia http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009573 -- Discovery and exploration -- Dutch. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99002239 Oceania -- Discovery and exploration http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008116418 -- Dutch Form Electronic book Author Woide, Charles Godfrey, 1725-1790. Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820. British Library. Adam Matthew Digital (Firm)

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