Reference number | CLP/24/64 |
Level | Item |
Title | Paper, 'Of ye history of ye serveral sorts of whales' by Henry Oldenburg |
Date | 17th century |
Description | Oldenburg states that his account should be considered an introductory history of whales, a foundation on which to build more accurate inquiries. He offers the names of eight different species and a brief description of their physical appearance.
Subject: Zoology |
Extent | 2p |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Ink on paper |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8001 | Oldenburg; Henry (c1619 - 1677); scientific correspondent | c1619 - 1677 |