Charles Pickering journal.
Item
Identifier: Microfilm-1535
Scope and Contents
The journal of Charles Pickering in his handwriting, kept by him while on the United States Exploring Expedition (Wilkes Commander). This journal contains detailed descriptions of various islands in the Pacific, including Hawaii, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Coral Islands as well as descriptions of S.E. Australia, Antarctic continent, Chile and Peru.
Dates
- 16 September 1838 - 28 November 1841
Creator
- Pickering, Charles (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted.
Extent
0.03 metres (1 microfilm reel.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased 1975.
Existence and Location of Originals
Massachusetts Historical Society.
- Fiji -- Description and travel
- Hawaii -- Description and travel
- Lord Howe Island (N.S.W.) -- Description and travel
- New Zealand -- Description and travel
- Norfolk Island -- Description and travel
- Oceania -- Discovery and exploration -- American
- Samoan Islands -- Description and travel
- United States Exploring Expedition (1838- 1842)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository
Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz