Abel Jansen Tasman's journal
Abstract
Ms. translation of Tasman’s journal of a voyage from Batavia, in the East Indies, for the discovery of the unknown south land, 1642-1643. Tasman’s voyage did not locate the south land, but did claim Dutch possession of Tasmania, had a bloody encounter with New Zealand Maoris, and enjoyed the hospitality of the islanders of Oceania. The original illustrations are described in text.
| Subject | Discoveries in geography |
| Dutch language | |
| Dutch East Indies | |
| Tasmania | |
| Oceania–Discovery and exploration | |
| Category | 1. Settlement |
| Author | Tasman, Abel Janszoon |
| Woide, Charles Godfrey | |
| Banks, Joseph | |
| Publisher | British Library |
| Person | Tasman, Abel Janszoon |
| Current Holder | British Library |
| Period Of Reference | 1603/1659 |
| Date | 1776 |
| Access Rights | Request at location |
| Rights | British Library Board |
| Country Of Origin | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
| Secondary Languages | English |
| Description From Source | Translation of Tasman’s journal. Location of original/duplicates: British Library journal, exploration, liat sea, Dutch empire, Dutch East India Company, French empire (f7v), trade, ebony, timber, navigation, difficulties in establishing locations (f96), discussions on route back to Batavia (f89), indigenous housing, signs of habitation on Tasmania (f34v), claiming territory (f37), indigenous people, Maori culture (ff45v, 58), language (f46v), canoes, appearance, sea battle (f48v), natural history, coconuts, bananas (f135), Tongan natives (f66), canoes, language, appearance, bartering, trade, presents, attitude to property, stealing (f77v), ship’s regulations (f81), religion, superstition (f84), crime and punishment (f84), East Indies islanders (ff113, 131), Green Island natives (f109v), colonial conflict, battle, skirmish with natives (f134), Volcano (f127) |
| Physical Format | Diaries |
| Date Accessed | 2023-02-28 |
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