Royal Naval visits to Tristan da Cunha 1852–1904: an annotated list

ABSTRACT From 1852 to 1904 the captains of Royal Naval vessels visiting Tristan da Cunha were generally expected to prepare reports on their visits and these were published, usually in British Government papers. These reports constitute a most significant group of primary sources for the history of...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Author: Stone, Ian R.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2010
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Tristan
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s003224741000029x
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S003224741000029X
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Summary:ABSTRACT From 1852 to 1904 the captains of Royal Naval vessels visiting Tristan da Cunha were generally expected to prepare reports on their visits and these were published, usually in British Government papers. These reports constitute a most significant group of primary sources for the history of the island and they also provide information concerning the attitudes of the captains of the vessels to the islanders and their society. An annotated list of these visits is presented.

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