Cape of Good Hope
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NS I Glacial Period-46 Note, 1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 50: E55-E56
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There are 84 genera common to Europe & marked X = extra-tropical or chiefly so
Note; by [Charles Robert Darwin?]; annotated (by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker?)
(Note)
Dates:
1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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NS I Glen Roy Notes-5 Note, 1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 50: C9
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[annotated geological drawing]
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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NS II Distribution of animals-85 Note, 1844-02-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.3: 109r
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
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Dates:
1844-02-22
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NS II Distribution of animals-115 Note, 1852-01-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.3: 142r
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
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Dates:
1852-01-16
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NS II Distribution of animals-148 Note, 1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.3: 191
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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NS II Distribution of animals-175 Note, 1861-07-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.3: 222r
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
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Dates:
1861-07-31
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NS II Geographical distribution and species-22 Note, 1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.4: 24r
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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NS II Means of distribution-104 Note, 1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.2: 106r
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Can amount of peculiarity in S[outhern] Headlands as C[ape] of G[ood] Hope & S[outh] Australia
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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NS II Means of distribution-179 Note, 1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.2: 182r
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I think one wastes some astonishment at species being distinct on E & W Australia
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
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Dates:
1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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NS II Palaeontology, geology-256 Note, 1856-02-01 - 1856-02-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.9: 284r
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1856-02-01 - 1856-02-29
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NS II Palaeontology, geology-311 Note, 1861-03-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.9: 362
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We must not suppose every country as rich as Europe in successive fossils
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
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Dates:
1861-03-23
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NS II Variation, varieties-31 Note, 1841-12-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.10: 31
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
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Dates:
1841-12-23
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NS II Variation, varieties-71 Note, 1846-05-01 - 1846-05-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.10: 72
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Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1846-05-01 - 1846-05-31
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Observational log, 1779-12-10 - 1780-09-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/61/4: 6r-9r
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Daily log of observations from December 1779 to September 1780, showing barometer and thermometer readings (in the morning, at noon, and in the evening), the latitude and longitude, magnetic variation and dip [of the needle], the wind direction and remarks on the weather. The entries also include occasional mention of the location of the two ships on their return journey (travelling via Macau, Pulo Condore [Côn Đảo], Krakatau, and the Cape of Good Hope).
Dates:
1779-12-10 - 1780-09-08
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Observations at the Cape of Good Hope, 1775-03-23 - 1775-04-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/59/2: 21v-26v
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These include daily observations; observations made with the transit instrument; observations on the dip of the magnetic needle; observations for the variation of the compass by means of a meridian mark; observations for determining the error of the line of collimation of the quadrant; observations for the going of the clock; and observations for the latitude.The observations end with a detailed entry determining the difference of latitude and meridian of his observatory and the place...
Dates:
1775-03-23 - 1775-04-23
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Observations at the Cape of Good Hope, 1772-11-02 - 1772-11-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/59/2: 3r-5r
Scope and Contents
These include daily observations, observations on the rates of the two timekeepers, observations for the variation, and observations concerning the dip of the needle.
Dates:
1772-11-02 - 1772-11-15
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Observations for the variation and dip of the magnetic needle, 1801 - 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/65: 127v-148v
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From the Item:
Made in HMS Investigator during a voyage of discovery to the South Sea in the years 1801-1805.
Dates:
1801 - 1805
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Observations from Cook's last voyage, 1778-12-26 - 1780-08-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/61/1: 2r-37r
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Tabulated observations for the voyage, including records of the time by the watch or timekeeper, the apparent time, observed altitudes and lunar distances, estimates of latitude and longitude, magnetic variation, barometer and thermometer readings, and additional remarks. Reference is often made to the instruments used (including instruments by John Dollond, Jesse Ramsden, John Bird and Gowan Knight, and timekeepers by Larcum Kendall), and who made the observations (including Cook,...
Dates:
1778-12-26 - 1780-08-18
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Observations from Cook's last voyage, 1779-06-15 - 1780-08-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/61/3: 50r-100r
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Tabulated observations made by astronomer William Bayly. These include records of the time by the watch, apparent time, altitudes of the sun, moon and stars, observations of lunar distance, barometer and thermometer readings, estimates of latitude and longitude, and magnetic variation.Occasional remarks on the observations are included: for example, in [RGO 14/61/3: 57r] Bayly records that his instruments were taken on shore at Kamchatka, Russia, where observations were made from 26...
Dates:
1779-06-15 - 1780-08-26
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Observations made from the Cape of Good Hope towards New Holland, 1801-11-04 - 1801-12-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/65: 9v-15r
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From the Item:
Made in HMS Investigator on a voyage of discovery to the South Sea in the years 1801-1805.
Dates:
1801-11-04 - 1801-12-11
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Observations made on a voyage, 1776-1777, 1776-08-02 - 1777-04-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/67: 71-80a
Scope and Contents
Observations made on Captain Cook’s third voyage. Includes summarised daily entries providing the date, estimates of latitude and longitude, bearings and distance, variation of the compass, and thermometer readings, along with intermittent entries of astronomical calculations. The ship travelled via Madeira and via Port Praya in St. Iago towards the Cape of Good Hope, anchoring at Table Bay on 10 November 1776 [RGO 14/67: 76v]. There are no entries for December 1776 or January 1777....
Dates:
1776-08-02 - 1777-04-27
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Observations made on shore near the Block House, Simons Bay, for finding the longitude, 1801-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/186: 14v-15v
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From the File:
Observations made by John Crosley on his voyage to New Holland (Australia) on board HMS Investigator to carry out surveying.
Dates:
1801-10
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Observations made on the Rock near the Wharf, Simons Bay, 1802-04 - 1802-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/186: 15v-16r
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From the File:
Observations made by John Crosley on his voyage to New Holland (Australia) on board HMS Investigator to carry out surveying.
Dates:
1802-04 - 1802-09
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Observations made on the voyage from the island of Madeira towards the Cape of Good Hope, 1801-08-08 - 1801-11-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/64: 124r-134r
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From the Item:
The observations form a continuous run, with occasional headings based on location (reproduced here).
Dates:
1801-08-08 - 1801-11-01
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Observations taken at sea during the passage from the Cape of Good Hope to England, 1774-04-16 - 1774-07-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/57: 68r-79r
Scope and Contents
Daily observations are provided until 12 July, while the Adventure was at sea. The ship arrived in England on 13 July, and the final observations for 14-18 July were taken while at anchor in Spithead.
Dates:
1774-04-16 - 1774-07-18
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