The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson by Ida Lee

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Author Lee, Ida, 1865-1943
Title The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson
With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher
Summary "The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson" by Ida Lee is a historical account published in the early 20th century that explores the voyages undertaken by the Lady Nelson, a significant British ship in the early exploration of Australia. The narrative focuses on the ship's expeditions from her arrival in Sydney in 1800, highlighting her crucial role in the discovery and mapping of various coastal regions, including parts of Victoria and Queensland, as well as the founding of key settlements. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed recounting of Lieutenant James Grant's command of the Lady Nelson. It describes her construction, unique design features, and initial journey to Australia. The narrative captures her first sail through Bass Strait, her interactions with the local indigenous populations, and her missions to chart the coastlines. Notably, it gives insight into the ship's vital contributions to the early British colonization efforts in Australia, detailing the challenges and successes encountered during her explorations. This portion serves as a compelling introduction to the ship's storied history and the adventures that await in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Australia -- Discovery and exploration
Subject Grant, James, 1771 or 2-1833
Subject Lady Nelson (Ship)
Category Text
EBook-No. 7509
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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