Shillinglaw, John J. (John Joseph), 1830-1905
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John J. Shillinglaw was author of the following works: A narrative of Arctic discovery, from the earliest period to the present time : with the details of the measures adopted by Her Majesty's government for the relief of the expedition under Sir John Franklin. London : W. Shoberl, 1850; The Australian shipmaster's guide : A handbook of mercantile and maritime information, relating to merchant ships and seamen in Victoria; and Historical records of Port Phillip: The first annals of the colony of Victoria. He was the Honorary Secretary of the Caledonian Society of Victoria between 1861 and 1864.
From the description of Book [manuscript]. 1890. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224549004
From the description of Minute book. 1862-1864. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224549042
From the description of Letters. 1839-1899. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224549124
Captain James Cook was one of the most celebrated and successful English explorers. His journeys to the South Seas, both poles, and the west coast of America were models of efficiency. Not only were his charts, explorations, and discoveries exceedingly valuable, his methods and practices revolutionized sea travel.
From the description of Letters and clippings relating to Captain James Cook, 1880-1923. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 51651716
Epithet: author
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x0003a7
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- Pitcairn Island (as recorded)
- Australia--Victoria (as recorded)
- Western Port (Vic.) (as recorded)
- Great Britain (as recorded)
- Australia--Victoria (as recorded)
- San Remo (Vic.) (as recorded)
- England (as recorded)
