A missionary voyage to the southern Pacific Ocean, performed in the years 1796, 1797, 1798, in the Ship Duff. . . compiled from journals of the officers and the missionaries; and illustrated with maps, charts, and views. . . .
by [TAHITI]. WILSON, William (Comp.) & WILSON, Captain James
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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Vancouver, Washington, United States
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Used & Rare Books (US)
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- 52991
- Title
- A missionary voyage to the southern Pacific Ocean, performed in the years 1796, 1797, 1798, in the Ship Duff. . . compiled from journals of the officers and the missionaries; and illustrated with maps, charts, and views. . . .
- Author
- [TAHITI]. WILSON, William (Comp.) & WILSON, Captain James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed by S. Gosnell for T. Chapman, No. 151, Fleet Street,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1799.
- Keywords
- south Pacific, Polynesia, Voyages, Maritime, Nautical, HMS Duff, Captain James Wilson, William Wilson, London Missionary Society, Tonga, Marquesas, Maps, Cartography, Exploration, Missions, Missionaries, 18th-century imprints, Royal British Navy, British
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