Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. — Volume 1: Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition.

Author: MacGillivray, John

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'Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake' is a captivating account of the four-year expedition led by Captain Owen Stanley aboard the H.M.S. Rattlesnake. Written by John Macgillivray, the naturalist of the expedition, this volume focuses on the discoveries and surveys made in New Guinea and the Louisiade Archipelago. Additionally, it includes the account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's expedition to explore the Cape York Peninsula. Through vivid descriptions and detailed observations, Macgillivray takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with adventure, exploration, and encounters with new cultures and wildlife.

Genres: Non-fiction, Travelogue, Exploration

Themes: Exploration, Adventure, Cultural Encounter, Natural History

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