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1. A narrative of missionary enterprises in the South sea islands : with remarks upon the natural history of the islands, origin, languages, traditions, and usages of the inhabitants / by John Williams ... ; illustrated with engravings on wood by G. Baxter.

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Creator:: Williams, John, 1796–1839
Date:: 1837
Physical Description:: xviii, 589, [2] p., [7] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill. (some col.), map ; 24 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. Narrative and successful result of a voyage in the South Seas : performed by order of the government of British India, to ascertain the actual fate of La Pérouse's expedition : interspersed with accounts of the religion, manners, customs, and cannibal practices of the South Sea Islanders / by the Chevalier Capt. P. Dillon, member of the Legion of Honour, of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, and of the Geographical Society of Paris: Commander of the Hon. East-India Company's ship Research.

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Creator:: Dillon, Peter, 1785–1847
Date:: 1829
Physical Description:: 2 v. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts