North Georgian Islands No 1.
Scope and Contents
Western Part. From Parry's 1st voyage with Capt. Lyon in Hecla and Capt. Liddon in Griper, begun May 4, 1819 ended Nov. 1, 1820. (Hand drawn map of) Melville Island Ruins of Esquimaux huts, Winter Harbour, Pt. Hearne, Hecla and Griper Bay, Byam Martin L.[note] The remains of several Esquimaux huts, and the horns and other traces of Musk Oxen and Reindeer were found here; Sabine Isl., Liddon's Gulf, Part of Bathurst Island, The Blue Hills [note] The thickness of the ice off the point was 14 ft. 4 in.; Hummocks of Ice Pt. Nias Var. 134° 48'E; Snowy Plain, Barren Ground, Rich Soil; [ship tacking route noted] [upper center embossed seal of crown and word BATH]
Dates
- Creation: 1818-1824
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (16 maps in 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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