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    Image number: RS.9601
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    Landmarks and wildlife of Panama, observed by William Funnell

    Date
    1729
    Object type
    Library reference
    35059
    Material
    Technique
    Dimensions
    height (print): 197mm
    width (print): 117mm
    Subject
    Content object
    nature
       > animal
          > fish
    nature
       > landscape
    nature
       > plant
    Description
    Central American coastline studies, with plants, animals and fish. Figure 15 landscape views of Point Garachina [Cape Garachiné] at the Bay of San Miguel, the Pacific coast of the Isthmus of Panama and the Island of Gallera [Isla Galera] Panama Figure 17 “The Bonano Tree” [banana tree]. Figure 18 A pelican. Figure 21 An albicore. Figure 19 “A Guano” [iguana].

    Plate facing p.26 in: A voyage round the world. Being an account of Capt.William Dampier’s expedition to the South Seas in the ship St.George. With his various adventures and engagements by W Funnell; within volume 4 of A collection of voyages..., by William Dampier et.al., 4 volumes, (London, James and John Knapton, 1729). Copy belonging to Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), President of the Royal Society.

    William Funnell (active early 18th century) sailor and explorer, acted as Mate aboard the vessel St George, captained by William Dampier (1651-1715).
    Associated place
    <The World>
       > Central America
          > Panama
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