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Ludwig Leichhardt papers, 1837-1844, vol. 2

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Title
Ludwig Leichhardt papers, 1837-1844, vol. 2
Subject
Scientists
Discovery and exploration
Germany--Emigration and immigration
Drawing
Explorers
Zoology
Botany
Australia--Discovery and exploration
Category
1. Settlement
Author
Leichhardt, Ludwig
Creator
Bequeathed by D. S. Mitchell
Person
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig
Current holder
State Library of New South Wales
Period of reference
1837 – 1844
Link
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/n7oVo3Mn
Series number
call Nr SAFE/C 163 (Safe 1/300)
Item number
n7oVo3Mn
Access rights
Open access
Country of origin
Australia
Language
English
German
French
Physical format
Manuscripts
Drawing
Pictures
Abstract
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.
Related resources
https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/ZLLZGXGX/
https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/EBL5D6Z2/
Date accessed
January 25, 2022