Henry Harris Barroll Diary 1876-1881

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Henry Harris Barroll Diary 1876-1881

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Diary kept by the U.S. Naval officer during his voyages to the West Indies, French Polynesia and the Virgin Islands, recording the social scene, observations of the natives and geographical details. Included are photographs and a list of 66 books read during 1876.

1 volume (312 pages)

eng,

Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 6361105

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Barroll, Henry Harris, 1850-

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Henry Harris Barroll was born in New Madrid, Missouri in 1850. He was educated both in New Madrid and in Jackson, Missouri, where his family resided in 1858. In 1867, he entered the United States Naval Academy. Barroll graduated from the Academy as part of the class of 1871 and began a successful military career, being promoted to commander in 1899. He voluntarily retired in this grade, from active service, under what is known as "the Act of March 3, 1899," but continued on shore-du...

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