Title Allan Cunningham : journal of a botanist on Norfolk Island in 1830 : a transcription of the botanist's journal while on the island accompanied by contemporary notes by the author / [edited and compiled by] Kevin Mills

Published Jamberoo, N.S.W. : Coachwood Publishing, 2012

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MELB	581.092 Cunnin Cun/Acj		AVAILABLE

Description ix, 98 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm Summary Allan Cunnningham, government botanist at the Sydney Botanic Garden in the early 19th century, is known for his exploration of inland NSW. In 1830 his botanical investigations took him to the convict settlement of Norfolk Island. A keen observer, Cunningham documented his visit to the island in his journal, published in full here for the first time Analysis Australian Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 80-81) and index Subject Cunningham, Allan 1791-1839 -- Diaries Cunningham, Allan, 1791-1839 -- Diaries Botanists -- Australia. Botany -- Norfolk Island. SUBJECT Australia -- Discovery and exploration. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114308 Melanesia http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79150421 -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005024 Melanesia. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79150421 Genre/Form Diaries. Author Mills, Kevin, editor ISBN 9780646579900

Other Titles Journal of a botanist on Norfolk Island in 1830 Transcription of the botanist's journal while on the island accompanied by contemporary notes by the author

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