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The life, Adventures, And Many and Great Vicissitudes of Fortune of Simon, Lord Lovat, the head of the family of Frasers. From his birth at Beaufort, near Inverness, in the Highlands of Scotland, in 1668, to the time of his being taken by Capt. Millar, after three Days Search, in a hollow Tree, on the Coasts of Knoidart and Arisaig. By the Rev. Archibald Arbuthnot, One of the Society for propagating the Christian Knowledge, and Minister of Kiltarlaty, in the Presbytery of Inverness.
Arbuthnot, Archibald.Date: MDCCXLVI. [1746]- Books
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The seaman's guide, (collected chiefly from the experience of the author: The other Parts compiled from the latest and best Surveys of the English, French, Dutch, and Danes, ) containing the courses by the compass, and Distances from Place to Place, for all the Coasts of Europe, and many of Africa and Asia: With the Variation laid down as observed in the Year 1773. Also the Distances, in Miles, from London to the principal Ports in Great-Britain, Ireland, the East-Part of France, Flanders, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and throughout the Baltic. With the addition of a new and correct tide-table, Shewing the Flowings on the Coast of England, Ireland, Scotland, and the Islands adjacent; Lapland, Norway, Jutland, Holland, Flanders, France, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, the Canaries, &c. Calculated chiefly for the more ready finding the Course and Distance from Place to Place; and for those who know not the Use of Sea-Charts, or may not be properly provided with correct Charts for their Voyages, being the first of its Kind ever published. By John Diston, Pilot, from the Trinity-House.
Diston, John.Date: 1779- Books
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Several voyages to Barbary. Containing an historical and geographical account of the country. With the Hardships, Sufferings, and manner of Redeeming Christian Slaves. Together with a curious Description of Mequinez, Oran, and Alcazar. With a journal of the late siege and surrender of Oran. To which are added, the maps of Barbary, and the Sea-Coasts; the Prospects of Mequinez and Alcazar; an exact Plan of Oran, and a View of the Ancient Roman Ruins near Mequinez. All Design'd by Captain Henry Boyde. The Whole Illustrated with Notes Historical and Critical.
La Motte, Philémon de.Date: M.DCC.XXXVI. [1736]- Books
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The seaman's guide, (collected chiefly from the experience of the author: The othe Parts compiled from the latest and best Surveys of the English, French, Dutch, and Danes, ) containing the courses by the compass, and Distances from Place to Place, for all the Coasts of Europe, and many of Africa and Asia: With the Variation laid down as observed in the Year 1780. Also the Distances, in Miles, from London to the principal Ports in Great-Britain, Ireland, the East Part of France, Flanders, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, throughout the Baltic, and the Mediterranean. With the addition of a new and correct tide-table, Shewing the Flowings on the Coast of England, Ireland, Scotland, and the Islands adjacent; Lapland, Norway, Jutland, Holland, Flanders, France, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, the Conaries, &c. Calculated chiefly for the more ready finding the Course and Distance from Place to Place; and for those who know not the Use of Sea-Charts, or may not be properly provided with correct Charts for their Voyages, being the first of its Kind ever published. By John Diston, Pilot, from the Trinity-House.
Diston, John.Date: [1783]- Books
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Observations on the Florida Kays, reef and gulf; with directions for sailing along the Kays, from Jamaica by the Grand Cayman and the west end of Cuba: Also, a Description, with Sailing Instructions, of the Coast of West Florida, Between the Bay of Spiritu Santo and Cape Sable. By George Gauld, To accompany his Charts of those Coasts, surveyed and published by Order of the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Admiralty. To which have been added, a description of the east coast of Florida, between Cape Florida and Cape Canaveral; and Instructions for Sailing from the Eastward within the Florida Reef. Entered at Stationers Hall.
Gauld, George.Date: 1796- Books
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A voyage to Abyssinia. By Father Jerome Lobo, a Portuguese Jesuit. Containing, A Narrative of the Dangers he underwent in his first Attempt to pass from the Indies into Abyssinia; with a Description of the Coasts of the Red-Sea. An Account of the History, Laws, Customs, Religion, Habits, and Buildings of the Abyssins; with the Rivers, Air, Soil, Birds, Beasts, Fruits and other natural Productions of that remote and unfrequented Country. A Relation of the Admission of the Jesuits into Abyssinia in 1625, and their Expulsion from thence in 1634. An exact Description of the Nile, its Head, its Branches, the Course of its Waters, and the Cause of its Inundations. With a continuation of the history of Abyssinia down to the Beginning of the Eighteenth Century, and Fifteen Differtations on various Subjects relating to the History, Antiquities, Government, Religion, Manners, and natural History of Abyssinia, and other Countries mention'd by Father Jerome Lobo. By Mr. Legrand. From the French.
Lobo, Jerónymo, 1596?-1678.Date: MDCCXXXV. [1735]- Books
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A voyage into the Levant: perform'd by command of the late French king. Containing the antient and modern state of the islands of the Archipelago; as also of Constantinople, the Coasts of the Black Sea, Armenia, Georgia, the Frontiers of Persia, and Asia Minor. With plans of the principal towns and Places of Note; an Account of the Genius, Manners, Trade, and Religion of the respective People inhabiting those Parts: And an Explanation of Variety of Medals and Antique Monuments. Illustrated with full descriptions and curious copper-plates of great Numbers of Uncommon Plants, Animals, &c. And several Observations in Natural History. By M. Tournefort, of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Chief Botanist to the late French King, &c. To which is prefix'd, the author's life, in a Letter to M. Begon: As also his Elogium, pronounc'd by M. Fontenelle, before a publick Assembly of the Academy of Sciences. Adorn'd with an accurate map of the Author's Travels, not in the French Edition: Done by Mr. Senex. In two volumes.
Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de, 1656-1708.Date: M.DCC.XVIII. [1718]- Books
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A voyage into the Levant: perform'd by command of the late French King. Containing the ancient and modern state of the islands of the Archipelago; as also of Constantinople, the Coasts of the Black Sea, Armenia, Georgia, the Frontiers of Persia, and Asia Minor. With plans of the principal towns and Places of Note; an Account of the Genius, Manners, Trade and Religion of the respective People inhabiting those Parts: And an Explanation of Variety of Medals and Antique Monuments. Illustrated with full descriptions and curious copper-plates of great Numbers of Uncommon Plants, Animals, &c. And several Observations in Natural History. By M. Tournefort, of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Chief Botanist to the late French King, &c. To which is prefix'd, the author's life, in a Letter to M. Begon: As also his Elogium, pronounc'd by M. Fontenelle, before a public Assembly of the Academy of Sciences. Adorn'd with an Accurate M A P of the Author's Travels, not in the French Edition: Done by Mr. Senex. In three volumes.
Tournefort, Joseph Pitton de, 1656-1708.Date: MDCCXLI. [1741]- Books
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A description of the windward passage, and Gulf of Florida, with the course of the British trading-ships to, and from the island of Jamaica. Also An account of the Trade-Winds, and of the variable Winds and Currents on the Coasts thereabouts, at different Seasons of the Year. Illustrated with a chart of the Coast of Florida, and of the Islands of Bahama, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and the adjacent smaller Islands, Shoals, Rocks, and other remarkable Things in the Course of the Navigation in the West-Indies. Whereby is demonstrated, The Precariousness of those Voyages to the West-India Merchants, and the Impossibility of their Homeward-Bound Ships keeping clear of the Spanish Guarda Costa's The Whole very necessary for the Information of such as never were in those Parts of the World. To which are added, some proposals for the better securing of the British trade and navigation to and from the West-Indies.
Cowley, J. (John).Date: 1739- Books
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A statement submitted by Lieutenant Colonel Desbarres, for consideration. Respecting his services, from the year 1755, to the present Time-in the Capacity of an Officer and Engineer during the War of 1756. - The utility of his surveys and publications of the Coasts and Harbours of North America, intituled, The Atlantic Neptune. - and his proceedings and conduct as Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Colony of Cap Breton.
Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1722-1824.Date: 1795?]- Books
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The narrative of the Honourable John Byron. (commodore in a late expedition round the world.) Containing an account of the great distresses suffered by himself and his companions on the Coasts of Patagonia, from the Year 1740, till their arrival in England, 1746. With a description of St Jago de Chili, and the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants. Also, a Relation of the Loss of the Wager Man of War, One of Admiral Anson's squadron. Written by himself.
Byron, John, 1723-1786.Date: M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]- Books
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A discourse containing a summary of the proceedings of the directors of the Society for Extending the Fisheries and Improving the Sea Coasts of Great Britain, since the 25th March, 1788. And some thoughts on the present emigrations from the Highlands. By George Dempster, Esq. One Of The Directors. Together with some reflections intended to promote the success of the said society, by John Gray, Esq. Author of the Plan for finally settling the Government of Ireland upon Constitutional Principles, and other Political Tracts.
Dempster, George, 1732-1818.Date: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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An exact survey of the tide. Explicating its production and propagation, variety and anomaly, in all parts of the world; Especially near the Coasts of Great Britain and Ireland. With a Preliminary Treatise concerning the Origine of Springs, Generation of Rain, and Production of Wind. With fifteen curious maps. The second edition. To which is added, a clear and succinct description of an engine, which fetcheth water out of the deep, and raiseth it to the height design'd, progressively, by the same motion. By E. Barlow, gent.
Barlow, E. (Edward), 1639-1719.Date: MDCCXXII. [1722]- Books
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A letter to an honourable member of the House of Commons. Briefly shewing, The Wealth, Power and Strength, that the Hollanders and other Nations gain, by Fishing on the Coasts and Seas of Great Britain. And how advantagious it would be to our own Nation, if that Trade were well-establish'd in England. Abstracted out of the Writings of Sir John Burroughs, Sir Walter Raleigh, and some other Great Authors, who have treated on that Subject. Together with Some Account what Encouragements have been given to Persons, who have attempted to set it up in England, and of the Proceedings that have been made for establishing the same by the present Company of The Royal Fishery.
Mackburney.Date: printed in the year 1701- Books
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Remarks on the Bloachee, Brodia and Arabian coasts, by Lieutenant John Porter in the Dolphin brigg.
Porter, John, Lieutenant.Date: 1781
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Map of Ireland, showing Scottish and Welsh coasts. Engraving after J. Speed, 1610.
Speed, John, 1552?-1629.Date: Anno Domini 1610Reference: 576766i- Books
Medicine and hospitals along East-African coasts in 16th century / by R. Watermann.
Watermann, R.Date: 1991- Books
Report on cetacea stranded on the British coasts during 1914 / by S.F. Harmer.
Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), 1862-1950.Date: 1915
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Report on cetacea stranded on the British coasts during 1913 / by S.F. Harmer.
Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), 1862-1950.Date: 1914- Books
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A letter from one of the Royal African-Company's chief agents on the African coasts.
Bleau, Robert.Date: 1713]- Books
Atlas of the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast. Survey Department.Date: 1949- Journals
Report on the Medical and Sanitary Departments / Government of the Gold Coast.
Date: 1920-- Books
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Remarks on the Bloachee, Brodia and Arabian coasts, by Lieutenant John Porter in the Dolphin brigg.
Porter, John, Lieutenant.Date: 1787
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Report on the Medical and Sanitary Departments / Government of the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast. Medical Department.Date: [1927]
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Report on the Medical and Sanitary Departments / Government of the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast. Medical Department.Date: [1926]