The captain's wife : the South American journals of Maria Graham 1821-1823
Callcott, Maria, Lady, 1785-18421993
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On 11th August 1821, HMS Doris left Falmouth for Brazil. In command was Captain Thomas Graham, whose mission was to safeguard that coast. He was accompanied by his wife Maria who kept a journal from the outset, recording storms, earthquakes, intrepid journeys, illness, revolution and death.
Main title:
The captain's wife : the South American journals of Maria Graham 1821-1823 / compiled and edited by Elizabeth Mavor.
Imprint:
London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1993.
Collation:
xiv,187p. ; 25cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p180. - Includes index.
ISBN:
9780297812968
Dewey class:
980.02092980.02
Language:
English
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BRN:
136871
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