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Voyages from Asia to America, For completing the discoveries of the north west coast of America. To which is prefixed. A summary of the voyages made by the Russians on the frozen sea, in search of a north east passage. Serving as an explanation of a map of the Russian discoveries, published by the Academy of Sciences at Petersburgh. Translated from the high dutch of S.Muller, of the Royal Academy of Petersburgh. With the addition of three new maps; 1. A copy of part of the Japanese map of the world. 2. A copy of De Lisle's and Buache's fictitious map. And 3. A large map of Canada, extending to the Pacific Ocean, containing the new discoveries made by the Russians and French. By Thomas Jefferys geographer to His Majesty.
Mueller, Gerard Fridrikh, 1705-1783.Date: 1761- Books
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The American coast pilot; containing the courses and distances between the principal harbours, capes and headlands, from Passamaquoddy through the Gulph of Florida, with directions for sailing into the same, describing the soundings, bearings of the light-houses and beacons from the rocks, shoals, ledges, &c. Together with the courses and distances from Cape-Cod and Cape-Ann to Georges'-Bank, through the South and East Channels, and the setting of the currents, with the latitudes and longitudes of the principal harbours on the coast. Together with a tide table. By Capt. Lawrence Furlong. Corrected and improved by the most experienced pilots in the United States - Also, information to masters of vessels, wherein the manner of transacting business at the custom-houses is fully elucidated. Published according to act of Congress.
Furlong, Lawrence, 1734-1806.Date: - 1798- 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?]