The Diary of David Dodge, Jr., 1831-1834.

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The Diary of David Dodge, Jr., 1831-1834.

Photocopy of a 35-page holographic diary by Dodge; it recounts his adventures beginning in New Bedford, Mass., aboard the whaling ship, "Russell," from 1831-1834. He describes the Pacific voyage including South American ports, whale hunting procedures, and the environmental importance of the Galapagos Islands. Also present is a typed transcription of the diary by John Dunklee and Alan Newton of the Geography Dept., University of Arizona. It contains an introduction with background information, annotations, and a map of the voyage.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7270822

University of Arizona Libraries

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Dunklee, John Perry, 1929-

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Dodge, David, Jr.

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Mariner. From the description of The Diary of David Dodge, Jr., 1831-1834. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 29452280 ...

Newton, A. (Alan), 1927-

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Epithet: of London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001390.0x0002a7 ...

Russell (Ship : 1784-1785)

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