Record

RefNoMA/145
Previous numbersMA.145; MA.146
LevelFile
TitleMeteorological observations in Canada and Australia, by Joseph Colen and William Dawes
CreatorColen; Joseph (c.1751-1818); British Chief Factor for the Hudson's Bay Company
Dawes; William (1762-1836); British Royal Marines Officer
Date1778-1791
DescriptionJournals of observations from Cumberland House, Saskatchewan, Canada; and from Port Jackson [Sydney] New South Wales, Australia.
Extent1 volume: 6 items; 242p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper. Brown library buckram binding, gilded on spine: 'Meteorological Journals. Cumberland House 1778-79, 1789-90. Port Jackson 1788-91 MA 145-6', with the Royal Society's coat of arms.
Dimensions206x168mm. [binding]
AccessStatusOpen
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