Title [Journal of Archibald Menzies, surgeon and botanist on board Discovery]

Published [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [1790-1794]

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Description 1 online resource (426 folio Series Empire online. Section 1, Cultural contacts, 1492-1969 Summary Journal of Archibald Menzies, surgeon and botanist on board the Discovery under Captain George Vancouver, 1790-1794. Menzies provides a detailed account of the peoples of Tahiti, New Zealand, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands and Nootka Sound in North America. He relates heavily to natural historical observations and the impact of western culture and trade on peoples previously visited by Captain Cook Notes Ms Title from publisher website Subject Menzies, Archibald, active 1763 -- Diaries. Botany -- Northwest Coast of North America. SUBJECT Northwest Coast of North America http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85092610 -- Discovery and exploration -- British. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99002239 Oceania -- Discovery and exploration http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008116418 -- British Genre/Form Diaries. Form Electronic book Author Vancouver, George, 1757-1798. British Library. Adam Matthew Digital (Firm)

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