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Ludwig Leichhardt papers, 1837-1844, vol. 2

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1837-1844; Papers, written in German, English and French, being mainly scientific writings on zoology, botany and geology. Also includes pen & ink and pencil drawings; excerpts in English from The Picture of Australia (1829) by Robert Mudie; journal of expedition to the Darling Downs in search of fossilised bones, 30 Mar.-17 July 1844, in German; ‘Profils des Environs du Puy. pris de la montagne de Demise’, being lithograph of topographical profiles, Date unknown; ‘Alphabet des sourds muets’, being lithograph of French sign language chart for deaf-mutes, Date unknown; and map showing the area from Orbetello (Tuscany) to Civitavecchia (Lazio), Date unknown.
SubjectScientists
Discovery and exploration
Germany–Emigration and immigration
Drawing
Explorers
Zoology
Botany
Australia–Discovery and exploration
Category1. Settlement
AuthorLeichhardt, Ludwig
CreatorBequeathed by D. S. Mitchell
PersonLeichhardt, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig
Current HolderState Library of New South Wales
Period Of Reference 1837/1844
Series Numbercall Nr SAFE/C 163 (Safe 1/300)
Item Numbern7oVo3Mn
Access RightsOpen access
Country Of OriginAustralia
Language English
German
French
Physical FormatManuscripts
Drawing
Pictures
Related Resources https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/ZLLZGXGX/
https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/EBL5D6Z2/
Date Accessed2022-01-25
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