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    Image number: RS.9589
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    Map of William Dampier’s voyage to Australia, 1699

    Date
    1729
    Object type
    Library reference
    35059
    Material
    Technique
    Dimensions
    height (print): 196mm
    width (print): 298mm
    Subject
    Description
    Map of the world from Brazil in the west, Australia [New Holland] and Japan in the east. With track of Dampier’s voyage, commencing in England an ending at Ascension Island, marked by a dotted line. Dampier’s landing site at Shark Bay, Australia is indicated.

    Frontispiece to volume 3 of the book: A collection of voyages..., by William Dampier et.al., 4 volumes, (London, James and John Knapton, 1729). Illustrating A voyage to New-Holland, &c. In the Year 1699...by William Dampier. Copy belonging to Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), President of the Royal Society.

    Inscribed: “Capt, DAMPIERS New Voyage to NEW HOLLAND &c. In 1699 &c. Vol.III. Place this faceing the Title.”
    Associated place
    <The World>
       > Oceania
          > Australia
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