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Record #3797:

On Antarctic discovery and its connection with the transit of Venus in 1882 / John Edward Davis.

Title: On Antarctic discovery and its connection with the transit of Venus in 1882 / John Edward Davis.
Author(s): Davis, John Edward.
Date: 1869.
In: Royal Geographical Society. Journal. (1869.), Vol. 39 (1869)
Abstract: Suggestions for an Antarctic expedition to observe the transit of Venus. Maps between p.92 and 93 show suggested stations in 'South Victoria Land' and 'Sabrina Land'. Folding map shows explorers' tracks in Antarctic.
Notes:

Royal Geographical Society. Journal. Vol. 39 :91-95 (1869).

Keywords: 521.84 -- Transits of planets: 1874 Transit of Venus.
91(091) -- Exploration, history.
93"186" -- 1860-1869.
W -- Expeditions and exploration.
(*7) -- Antarctic regions.
SPRI record no.: 3797

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