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M0000965: Chart showing the Northwest Passage
Date: 06 August 1930Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/9/20Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Books
Arctic exploration in the nineteenth century : discovering the Northwest Passage / edited by Frédéric Regard.
Date: 2013- Books
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The dangerous voyage of Capt. Thomas James, in his intended discovery of a north west passage into the South Sea: Wherein The Miseries indured, both Going, Wintering and Returning, and the Rarities observ'd Philosophical, Mathematical and Natural are related in this Journal of it, publish'd by the Special Command of King Charles I. To which is added, a map for sailing in those seas: also divers tables of the Author's of the Variation of the Compass, &c. With an appendix concerning the longitude, by Master Gellibrand, Astronomy Reader at Gresham College.
James, Thomas, 1593?-1635?.Date: MDCCXL. [1740]- Books
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Articles of agreement, for carrying on an expedition, by Hudson's streights, for the discovery of a north-west passage to the western and southern ocean of America. Dated March 30, 1745.
Date: Printed in the Year MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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Remarks upon Capt. Middleton's defence: wherein his conduct during his late voyage for discovering a passage from Hudson's-Bay to the South-Sea is impartially examin'd; His Neglects and Omissions in that Affair fully Prov'd; The Falsities and Evasions in his Defence Expos'd; The Errors of his Charts laid open, and His Accounts of Currents, Streights, and Rivers, Confuted; Whereby it will appear, with the highest Probability, That there is such a Passage as he went in search of. With an appendix of original papers, and a map of the in-land and sea-coast of North-America in and about Hudson's-Bay. By Arthur Dobbs, Esq;
Dobbs, Arthur, 1689-1765.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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A vindication of the conduct of Captain Christopher Middleton, in a late voyage on board His Majesty's ship the Furnace. For discovering a north-west passage to the Western American Ocean. In answer to certain objections and aspersions of Arthur Dobbs, Esq; with an appendix: containing the captain's instructions; councils held; reports of the inferior officers; letters between Mr. Dobbs, Capt. Middleton, &c. Affidavits and other vouchers refer'd to in the captain's answers, &c. With as much of the log-journal as relates to the discovery. The whole as lately deliver'd to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. To which is annex'd, an account of the extraordinary degrees and surprizing effects of cold in Hudson's Bay, North-America, read before the Royal Society. By Christopher Middleton, late commander of the Furnace, and F.R.S.
Middleton, Christopher, -1770.Date: M,DCC,XLIV. [1744]- Books
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Articles for building an inn and market-place and shambles, in Dudley. Dated April 13th, 1786.
Date: [1786?]- Books
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Plan for promoting the fur-trade, and securing it to this country, by uniting the operations of the East-India and Hudson's-Bay Companys. By Dalrymple.
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808.Date: 1789- Books
The Arctic grail : the quest for the North West Passage and the North Pole, 1818-1909 / by Pierre Berton.
Berton, Pierre, 1920-2004.Date: 1988- Books
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A voyage to Hudson's-Bay, by the Dobbs Galley and California, in the years 1746 and 1747, for discovering a north west passage; with an accurate survey of the coast, and a short natural history of the country. Together With A fair View of the Facts and Arguments from which the future finding of such a Passage is rendered probable. By Henry Ellis, Gent. Agent for the Proprietors in the said Expedition. To which is prefixed, An Historical Account of the Attempts hitherto made for the finding a Passage that Way to the East-Indies. With a new and correct chart of Hudson's-Bay, with the Countries adjacent.
Ellis, Henry, 1721-1806.Date: M,DCC,XLIX. [1749]- Books
Arctic explorations : the second Grinnell expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, '54, '55 / by Elisha Kent Kane ; illustrated by upwards of three hundred engravings, from sketches by the author.
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.Date: 1856- Books
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Arctic explorations : the second and last United States Grinnell expedition in search of Sir John Franklin-- with a biographical sketch of the author by Prof. Charles W. Shields / [Elisha Kent Kane].
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.Date: 1871- Books
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Observations on the passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in two memoirs on the Straits of Anian, and the discoveries of De Fonte. Elucidated by a new and original map To which is prefixed an Historical Abridgement of Discoveries in the North of America. By William Goldson
Goldson, William.Date: M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]- Books
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A journey from Prince of Wales's Fort, in Hudson's Bay, to the northern ocean. Undertaken by order of the Hudson's bay company. for the discovery of copper mines, a north west passage, &c. in the years 1769,1770, & 1772. By Samuel Hearne.
Hearne, Samuel, 1745-1792.Date: 1796- Books
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Narrative of a second voyage in search of a north-west passage, and of a residence in the Arctic regions during the years 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833 / By Sir John Ross ... Including the reports of ... Captain James Clark Ross ... and the discovery of the northern magnetic pole.
Ross, John, Sir, 1777-1856.Date: 1835- Books
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A letter from a Russian sea-officer, to a person of distinction at the court of St. Petersburgh: containing his remarks upon Mr. de L'Isle's chart and memoir, relative to the new discoveries northward and eastward from Kamtschatka. Together with some observations on that letter. By Arthur Dobbs, Esq; Governor of North-Carolina. To which is added, Mr. de L'Isle's explanatory memoir on his Chart Published at Paris, and now translated from the original French.
Date: 1754- Books
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Some account of the British dominions beyond the Atlantic: containing chiefly what is most interesting and least known with respect to those parts: particularly, The important question about the North West passage is satisfactorily discussed: with a large map; in which the said supported passage, and all the arctic regions, are more fully delineated than ever before: By William Doylé [sic], L.L.B.
Doyle, William, 1705?-Date: [1770?]- Books
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A vindication of the conduct of Captain Christopher Middleton, in a Late Voyage on Board His Majesty's Ship the Furnace. For discovering a north-west passage to the Western American ocean. In answer to certain objections and aspersions of Arthur Dobbs, Esq; with an appendix: Containing The Captain's Instructions; Councils held; Reports of the Inferior Officers; Letters between Mr. Dobbs, Capt. Middleton, &c. Affidavits and other Vouchers refer'd to in the Captain's Answers, &c. With as much of the Log-Journal as relates to the Discovery. The Whole as lately deliver'd to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. To which is Annex'd, An Account of the Extraordinary Degrees and Surprizing Effect[s] of Cold in Hudson's Bay, North-America, read before the Royal Society. By Christopher Middleton, Late Commander of the Furnace, and F. R. S.
Middleton, Christopher, -1770.Date: M,DCC,XLIV. [1744]- Books
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A voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken, by the command of his Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern hemisphere. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Discovery, in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780 / vol. I and II written by James Cook, vol. III by James King.
Cook, James, 1728-1779.Date: 1785- Books
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The far North : explorations in the Arctic regions / by Elisha Kent Kane.
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.Date: 1886- Books
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The great probability of a North West Passage: deduced from observations on the letter of Admiral de Fonte, who sailed from the Callao of Lima on the discovery of a communication between the South Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; And to intercept some Navigators from Boston in New England, whom he met with, Then in Search of a North West Passage. Proving the authenticity of the Admiral's letter. With three explanatory maps . 1st. A Copy of an authentic Spanish Map of America, published in 1608. 2d. The Discoveries made in Hudson's Bay, by Capt. Smith, in 1746 and 1747. 3d. A General Map of the Discoveries of Admiral de Fonte. By Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to the King. With an appendix. Containing the account of a discovery of part of the coast and inland country of Labrador, made in 1753. The Whole intended for The Advancement of Trade and Commerce.
Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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An account of the countries adjoining to Hudson's Bay. in the north-west part of America: Containing a Description of their Lakes and Rivers, the Nature of the Soil and Climates, and their Methods of Commerce, &c. Shewing the Benefit to be made by settling Colonies, and opening a Trade in these Parts; whereby the French will be deprived in a great Measure of their Traffick in Furs, and the Communication between Canada and Mississippi be cut off. With an abstract of Captain Middleton's Journal, and observations upon his behaviour during his Voyage, and since his Return. To which are added, I. A Letter from Bartholomew de Fonte, Vice-Admiral of Peru and Mexico; giving an Account of his Voyage from Lima in Peru, to prevent, or seize upon any Ships that should attempt to find a North-West Passage to the South Sea. II. An Abstract of all the Discoveries which have been publish'd of the Islands and Countries in and adjoining to the Great Western Ocean, between America, India, and China, &c. pointing out the Advantages that may be made, if a short Passage should be found thro' Hudson's Streight to that Ocean. III. The Hudson's Bay Company's Charter. IV. The Standard of Trade in those Parts of America; with an Account of the Exports and Profits made annually by the Hudson's Bay Company. V. Vocabularies of the Languages of several Indian Nations adjoining to Hudson's Bay. The whole intended to shew the great Probability of a North-West Passage, so long desired; and which (if discovered) would be of the highest Advantage to these Kingdoms. By Arthur Dobbs, Esq;
Dobbs, Arthur, 1689-1765.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery, during the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780; in search of a North-West passage between the continents of Asia and America ... Including a faithful account of all their discoveries, and the unfortunate death of Captain Cook / Illustrated with a chart and a variety of cuts.
Ellis, W. (William), -1785.Date: 1784- Books
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Journal of a voyage of discovery to the Arctic regions, performed between the 4th of April and the 18th of November, 1818, in His Majesty's ship Alexander, Wm. Edw. Parry, Esq. Lieut. and commander / by an officer of the Alexander.
Fisher, AlexanderDate: [1820?]- Books
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A voyage of discovery to the north Pacific Ocean, and round the world; in which the coast of north-west America has been carefully examined and accurately surveyed. Undertaken by His Majesty's command principally with a view to ascertain the existence of any navigable communication between the north Pacific and north Atlantic Oceans; and performed in the years 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795. In the Discovery sloop of war, and armed tender Chatham, under the command of Captain George Vancouver ... / [George Vancouver].
Vancouver, George, 1757-1798.Date: 1801