| 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 |