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1. A narrative of missionary enterprises in the South sea islands : with remarks upon the natural history of the islands, origin, languages, traditions, and usages of the inhabitants / by John Williams ... ; illustrated with engravings on wood by G. Baxter.

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Creator:
Williams, John, 1796-1839
Date:
1837
Physical Description:
xviii, 589, [2] p., [7] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill. (some col.), map ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. Journal of a cruise among the islands of the Western Pacific : including the Feejees and others inhabited by the Polynesian negro races, in Her Majesty's ship Havannah / by John Elphinstone Erskine ... ; with maps and plates.

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Creator:
Erskine, John Elphinstone, 1806-1887
Date:
1853
Physical Description:
vi, 488, 32 p., [11] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., mapd ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. Narrative and successful result of a voyage in the South Seas : performed by order of the government of British India, to ascertain the actual fate of La Pérouse's expedition : interspersed with accounts of the religion, manners, customs, and cannibal practices of the South Sea Islanders / by the Chevalier Capt. P. Dillon, member of the Legion of Honour, of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, and of the Geographical Society of Paris: Commander of the Hon. East-India Company's ship Research.

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Creator:
Dillon, Peter, 1785-1847
Date:
1829
Physical Description:
2 v. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. Voyages and travels in various parts of the world, during the years 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806, and 1807 / by G.H. von Langsdorff ; ... illustrated by engravings from original drawings.

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Creator:
Langsdorff, G. H. von (Georg Heinrich), 1774-1852
Date:
1813-1814
Physical Description:
2 v. (xxi, [3], 362, [6] p., [16] leaves of plates; [8], 386, [6] p., [6] leaves of plates (1 folded)) : ill., map, music, ports. ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. Maritime discovery and Christian missions, considered in their mutual relations. By John Campbell ... illustrated with engravings by G. Baxter.

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Creator:
Campbell, John, 1794-1867
Date:
1840
Physical Description:
1 p.l., xxiv, 578, 6 p. col. front., plates. 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. An account of the discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean previous to 1764 : Part 1 containing : I. A geographical description of the places : II. An examination of the conduct of the discoverers in the tracks they pursued : III. Investigations of what may be further expected.

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Creator:
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808
Date:
1767
Physical Description:
xxxi, 103 p., [3] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill., maps ; 20 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. Polynesian researches, during a residence of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands; including descriptions of the natural history and scenery of the islands - with remarks on the history, mythology, traditions, government, arts, manners, and customs of the inhabitants. By William Ellis ...

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Creator:
Ellis, William, 1794-1872
Date:
1829
Physical Description:
2 v. fronts. (incl. port.) ill., plates, maps (part fold.) 24 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts