Typescript transcript of the log of the Lady Nelson, 12 Nov. 1801 to 23 Mar. 1802. Includes an introduction and notes by A.C.F. David.

Extract from the log book of the Lady Nelson, from November 11th 1801 to March 24th 1802 (inclusive). Transcribed by F.P. Labilliere and contains a letter from Labilliere to Redmond Barry, London, October 17th 1878. John Murray was Acting Lieutenant Commanding on the Lady Nelson during the exploration of Port Phillip.

"The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson" is a historical work written by Ida Lee. Published in 1915, the book focuses on the logbooks of the Lady Nelson, a ship known for its exploration along the coasts of Australia in the early 19th century. Ida Lee, an Australian author and maritime historian, edited and annotated the logbooks of the Lady Nelson, providing insights into the ship's voyages, discoveries, and interactions with Indigenous peoples. The Lady Nelson played a significant role in the exploration of Australian waters during the period. For readers interested in maritime history, early Australian exploration, and primary source documents from the age of sail, Ida Lee's "The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson" offers a valuable resource, shedding light on the challenges and discoveries made by this historic ship.

Illustrated biography of Philip Gidley King ; includes accounts of encounters with Aboriginal people (p. 28-30) ; attitudes towards Aboriginal people (p. 135-136).

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