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Papers [manuscript].

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a. Papers of Phillip Parker King, 1826-1844. i. Surveying note-books kept while on H.M.S. Adventure, 1826-1830. ii. Letter from Admiral Robert Fitzroy, 1844. b. Papers of Philip Gidley King, the younger, 1831-1903. i. Journal kept while on H.M.S. Beagle 1831-1833, with later additions, 1903. ii. Letters from Charles Darwin, 1854-1869. iii. Reminiscences of Charles Darwin, 1831-1836, written in 1892. iv. Autobiography, 1894. c. Miscellaneous Material, 1806, n.d.

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King, Philip Parker, 1793-1856

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Lieut. Phillip Parker King undertook a number of hydrographic surveying and charting voyages around Australia between 1817 and 1822 in H.M. Cutter Mermaid and H.M. Brig Bathurst. He returned from England and settled in New South Wales in 1832. From the description of Letter book, log book [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225791626 Phillip Parker King, the son of Governor Phillip Gidley King was born on Norfolk Island. He later settled in N.S.W. Robert...

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King, Philip Gidley, 1817-1904

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King family.

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Phillip Parker King, 1791-1856, son of Governor Philip Gidley King, carried out hydrographic surveys for the Royal Navy, among them surveys of the South American coast, while in command of H.M.S. Adventure, accompanied by H.M.S. Beagle. His son, Philip Gidley King, the younger, sailed with him on H.M.S. Adventure and later became midshipman of H.M.S. Beagle which continued the survey. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225777266 ...

Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882

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Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. His father, Robert Waring Darwin (1766-1848), was a physician, the son of Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802), a poet, philosopher, and naturalist. Robert established a successful medical practice in Shrewsbury where he was known for his kindness extended to the poor. He was financially quite successful and willing to support his sons in their various endeavors. Although not a prolific writer, he was elected to the Royal Society ...

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