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Part of Great Barrier Reefs [cartographic material] : [between Cape Upstart and Hervey's Bay /
Map of the northern section of Great Barrier Reef. The map is time-dated through 1843 showing the route of H.M.S. Fly as well as Jukes' own boating excursions. Relief is shown by bathymetric soundings.; "The degrees of latitude are each equal to 60 geographical miles, the divisions between each represent 15 miles, and the dots between 23 & 24 on the W. side the map enclose spaces of 5 miles or 5 3/4 English miles".; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-rm3932
Narrative of the surveying voyage of H.M.S. Fly : commanded by Captain F.P. Blackwood, R.N., in Torres Strait, New Guinea, and other islands of the Eastern Archipelago, during the year 1842-1846 ; together with an excursion into the interior of the eastern part of Java /
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General report of the Geological Survey of Newfoundland : executed under the direction of the government and legislature of the colony during the years 1839 and 1840
A detailed description of Newfoundland's geological features and resources for the years 1839 and 1840, this book also includes a brief overview of the surveyor's responsibilities in conducting surveys and of the methods used.Includes bibliographical references
Map of the island of Newfoundland
Hand coloured. Relief shown by hachures. Bar scale in geographical miles. Includes coloured index of geological features. "The coast lines compiled from the most recent Admiralty Charts, the interior filled up partly from a rough personal survey, and partly from oral information by J. B. Jukes" (title). -- "Mr. Cormack's Track from Random Sound to St. George's Bay, is taken from a Map given in the Edinburgh Philosophical Journal, (No. 19) January 1st, 1824" (title)
The man of the times: or, A scarcity of cash. A farce. As performed, with universal applause, at the Church-Street Theatre, Charleston. / Written by Mr. Beete, comedian.
Excursions in and about Newfoundland, during the years 1839 and 1840. Volume II
Issued in two volumes. Joseph Jukes, an English geologist, was appointed surveyor for Newfoundland in 1839 and spent 16 months in the colony. In Excursions, Jukes describes his travels around the island, including tales of the seal hunt, the people and customs he encountered, and observations on Newfoundland's natural history and physical geography. He found Newfoundlanders to be "[a] simple, honest, industrious, good-natured and hospitable people, and [to] have the virtues of all hardy races exposed to the toils and dangers of an adventurous life" (vol. 1, p. 238). Volume two contains details of the last leg of Jukes' excursions from April to November of 1840, his notes on Newfoundland's natural history, and his geological survey.Continues: CNS-B0040 (Jukes, Joseph. Excursions in and about Newfoundland during the years 1839 and 1840. Volume I. London, John Murray, 1842). -- Includes: General Report of the Geological Survey of Newfoundland, during the years 1839 and 1840 (vol. 2, p. [195]-354).Includes bibliographical references
Excursions in and about Newfoundland during the years 1839 and 1840. Volume I
Issued in two volumes. Joseph Jukes, an English geologist, was appointed surveyor for Newfoundland in 1839 and spent 16 months in the colony. In Excursions, Jukes describes his travels around the island, including tales of the seal hunt, the people and customs he encountered, and observations on Newfoundland's natural history and physical geography. He found Newfoundlanders to be "[a] simple, honest, industrious, good-natured and hospitable people, and [to] have the virtues of all hardy races exposed to the toils and dangers of an adventurous life" (vol. 1, p. 238).Volume one includes details of Jukes' excursions from his arrival in St. John's in April 1839 to April 1840.Continued by : CNS-B0041 (Jukes, Joseph. Excursions in and about Newfoundland during the years 1839 and 1840. Volume II. London, John Murray, 1842).Includes bibliographical references
Excursions in and about Newfoundland during the years 1839 and 1840
Issued in two volumes. Joseph Jukes, an English geologist, was appointed surveyor for Newfoundland in 1839 and spent 16 months in the colony. In Excursions, Jukes describes his travels around the island, including tales of the seal hunt, the people and customs he encountered, and observations on Newfoundland's natural history and physical geography. He found Newfoundlanders to be "[a] simple, honest, industrious, good-natured and hospitable people, and [to] have the virtues of all hardy races exposed to the toils and dangers of an adventurous life" (vol. 1, p. 238).Volume one includes details of Jukes' excursions from his arrival in St. John's in April 1839 to April 1840.Continued by : CNS-B0041 (Jukes, Joseph. Excursions in and about Newfoundland during the years 1839 and 1840. Volume II. London, John Murray, 1842).Includes bibliographical references