Journal of Edward Robarts (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : [M400], 1824
- Bib ID:
- 2234112
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Robarts, Edward, approximately 1770-approximately 1832
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]
- 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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Narrative, 171 p. written in 1824, describing events in the life of Robarts, 1797-1824. Describes: a whaling voyage on the Euphrates in 1797; life on the Marquesas islands, and religious customs and the islands' natural history and topography; conditions in Tahiti, 1806; Maori timber-getters in Gardens in the Bay of Islands, N.Z.; and work in Penang and at the Botanic Gardens in Calcutta. Gives a detailed account of all the places visited and people he met. A Marquesan vocabulary is located near the end of the narrative.
- Biography/History:
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Robarts appears to have been a skilful seaman and navigator, as well as being a well-educated, highly literate man.
- Notes:
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- Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.
- National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.
- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M400.
- Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-836339855
- Microfilm copy of originals held by the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh.
- Cited In:
- Australian Joint Copying Project handbook. Part 8 : Miscellaneous [M series], Entry 129, p. 61-62.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1797-1824
- Other authors/contributors:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1870
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 9999
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