Iceland journals, 1833, 1837, 1833-1837
Scope and Contents
2 vols., MS 'Jurney (sic) to Iceland 10 May 1833', 'Iceland Journal Book', 1837. Pencil annotation by Alfred Newton in each, 'I gave Proctor a sovereign for this and his other Journal book'. Bequeathed by Newton to Museum of Zoology. With [2] loose notes, 'Ornithology of Iceland', two dated 1837 and 1839, in a paper cover addressed to Amos Johnson 'To be left at Mr. Hawkses Foundry Gatshead'. Also [3] 'A breaf account of a ornithological tower to Iceland in the spring 1833 and 1837 by W Proctor sub curator of the University Museum Durham'.
Dates
- Creation: 1833-1837
Creator
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Extent
2 volume(s) (2 volumes paper) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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