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Arctic regions - Discovery and exploration

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Arctic Regions
Discovery and exploration

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  • Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis. Line engraving by J. Daullé and J.G. Wille, 1741, after R. Levrac-Tournières, 1737.

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    Journal of a voyage of discovery to the Arctic regions, performed between the 4th of April and the 18th of November, 1818, in His Majesty's ship Alexander, Wm. Edw. Parry, Esq. Lieut. and commander / by an officer of the Alexander.

    Fisher, Alexander | Date: [1820?]
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    Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis. Line engraving by J. Daullé and J.G. Wille, 1741, after R. Levrac-Tournières, 1737.

    Levrac-Tournières, Robert, 1667-1752. | Date: 1741 | Reference: 9964i

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