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RefNoMA/143
Previous numbersMA.143
LevelFile
TitleMeteorological observations at Nain [Nunainguk] and Okak, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, by David Krugelstein [and others]
Date1777-1786
DescriptionA collected volume of observations, with variations in the two locations and in instruments, gathered in chronological sequence. Generally, annual or approximately annual, sets of data. The observers, usually not credited, were participants in the Moravian missions in Labrador.

Additional description of these, and reated manuscripts, may be found in 'The Moravian missionaries at the Labrador coast and their centuries-long contributions to instrumental meteorological observations', by Gason R. Demaree and Astrid E.J. Ogilvie, Climatic Change v.91 (2008), pp.423-450.
Extent1 volume: 9 items; 416p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper. Full leather binding, spine rebacked. Spine gilding: 'Meteorological Journals Labrador. 1777-86. MA 143', and the Royal Society's coat of arms.
Dimensions214x169mm. [binding]
AccessStatusOpen
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