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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Smith, Elder, Scott's last expedition Vol.2, 1913
The story of the British Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913Ill, maps, p.534.non-fictionThe story of the British Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913antarctica, polar exploration -
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Book, Ernest Protheroe, The book of ships, 1930
A history of oceanic travelIll, p.273.non-fictionA history of oceanic travelships - history, ocean travel -
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Book, George Harrap, Mayflower heritage, 1957
The story of the descendants of the Mayflower expeditionIndex, bib, p.190.non-fictionThe story of the descendants of the Mayflower expeditionmayflower, new england settlement -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell, The voyage of Mayflower II, 1957
The story of the recreation of the original Mayflower journey.Ill, p.263.non-fictionThe story of the recreation of the original Mayflower journey.mayflower, new england settlement -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Allen & Unwin, The Kon-Tiki expedition : by raft across the South Seas, 1950
The story of the Kon Tiki expeditionIndex, ill, p.239non-fictionThe story of the Kon Tiki expeditionpolynesians - origin, pacific ocean - exploration -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Ex-royal navy, The British Navy from within, 1914
Description of various aspects of life in the Royal Navyp.200.Description of various aspects of life in the Royal Navygreat britain - royal navy, royal navy - operations -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McMillan, The cruise of the Cachalot : round the world after sperm whales, 1904
Although fictitious, this account is based on the author's extensive experiences in the whaling industry in both the Antarctic and Arctic.Ill, p.379.fictionAlthough fictitious, this account is based on the author's extensive experiences in the whaling industry in both the Antarctic and Arctic. whaling ships, whaling -
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Book, Commander Crawford Pasco, A roving commission : Naval reminiscences, 1897
Pasco explored the coasts of Australia and Tasmania from 1838 to 1843Ill, p.291.non-fictionPasco explored the coasts of Australia and Tasmania from 1838 to 1843royal navy - biography, australia - social life and customs -
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Book, Jonathon Cape, Log of the sea, 1933
The voyages of Captain Riesenbergp.445non-fictionThe voyages of Captain Riesenbergvoyages and travel, seafaring life -
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Book, Philip Allan, The diary of a rum-runner, 1930
Evading prohibition in the United States in the 1930'sp.250.non-fictionEvading prohibition in the United States in the 1930'sprohibition - united states, smuggling - united states -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Charles Nordhoff et al, Mutiny, 1933
A fictional account of the Mutiny on the BountyMaps, p.415.fictionA fictional account of the Mutiny on the Bountybounty - ship, mutinies - great britain -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Michael Scott, Tom Cringle's log, 1904
Nothing will start your blood quicker or give a more real and fascinating picture of early 19th-century Royal Navy life than this famous adventure. In the West Indies, where war, piracy, smuggling, and slave-running are the order of the day, the hero of the tale advances from midshipman to lieutenant to a command of his own: the audacious little 'Wasp'.Ill, p.245.fictionNothing will start your blood quicker or give a more real and fascinating picture of early 19th-century Royal Navy life than this famous adventure. In the West Indies, where war, piracy, smuggling, and slave-running are the order of the day, the hero of the tale advances from midshipman to lieutenant to a command of his own: the audacious little 'Wasp'. juvenile fiction, great britain - royal navy -
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Book, McMillan and Co et al, The cruise of Her Majesty's ship Bacchante, 1879-1882 v.1, 1886
A description of a world cruise taken by Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales.Ill, charts, maps, plans, p.675.non-fictionA description of a world cruise taken by Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales.australia - description and travel, voyages around the world -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McMillan and Co et al, The cruise of Her Majesty's ship Bacchante, 1879-1882 v.2, 1886
A description of a world cruise taken by Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales.Ill, charts, maps, plans, p.803.non-fictionA description of a world cruise taken by Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales.australia - description and travel, voyages around the world -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, A short history of England from the earliest times to the death of King Edward VII, 1910
A short history of England from the earliest times to the death of King Edward VIIIll, p.500.non-fictionA short history of England from the earliest times to the death of King Edward VIIgreat britain - history, british empire -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Collins, Years of victory, 1802-1812, 1945
A history of the Napoleonic warsIndex, maps, p.466.non-fictionA history of the Napoleonic warseurope - history - 1802-1812, great britain - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell, The imperial Commonwealth : a survey of commercial, industrial, and social history from the Tudor period to recent times, 1921
A history of Great BritainIndex, p.370.non-fictionA history of Great Britaingreat britain - history, great britain - imperialism -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Macaulay Trevelyan, England under the Stuarts, 1930
An undisputed classic, England Under the Stuarts is an account of England in the years between 1603 and 1714, charting England's progress from a 'great nation' to a 'great empire'.G. M. Trevelyan's masterful narrative explores the major events of this period, which witnessed the upheavals of Civil War, the Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. While never neglecting to examine the conditions of English life, this celebrated historian highlights the liberty and toleration that emerged during these years.Index, bib, ill, p.566.non-fictionAn undisputed classic, England Under the Stuarts is an account of England in the years between 1603 and 1714, charting England's progress from a 'great nation' to a 'great empire'.G. M. Trevelyan's masterful narrative explores the major events of this period, which witnessed the upheavals of Civil War, the Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. While never neglecting to examine the conditions of English life, this celebrated historian highlights the liberty and toleration that emerged during these years.england - history, stuart monarchy -
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Book, A. & C. Black, England in the eighteenth century, 1949
An examination of the chief events in England history in the eighteenth century.Index, maps, p.383.non-fictionAn examination of the chief events in England history in the eighteenth century.england - history, england - history - 18th century -
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Book, Charles Oman, England in the nineteenth century, 1909
A history of England from the Napoleonic wars to the Boer war.Index, maps, p.307.non-fictionA history of England from the Napoleonic wars to the Boer war.great britain - history, great britain - politics and government - 19th century -
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Book, George Harrap, Charles the First, 1917
The life and time of Charles the FirstIll, p.191.non-fictionThe life and time of Charles the Firstengland - monarchy - history, charles i 1625-1649 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Charles George Gordon, The journals of Major-Gen. C.G. Gordon, C.B., at Kartoum, 1885
personal recollections of General Gordon during the siege of KhartoumIndex, ill, maps, p.416non-fictionpersonal recollections of General Gordon during the siege of Khartoumsiege of khartoum 1884-1885, sudan - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George. Routledge, Chinese Gordon : a succinct record of his life, 1884
An account of the time of General Gordon in Chinap.252.An account of the time of General Gordon in Chinachina - history, generals - great britain - biography -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George G Harrap and Co, The story of Lord Kitchener, 1916
The life and times of Lord KitchenerIll, p.288.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Kitchenergenerals - great britain - biography, great britain - history - military -
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Book, Thomas Nelson and Sons, With Kitchener to Khartum, ????
A biography of Lord KitchenerIll, maps, p.384.non-fictionA biography of Lord Kitchenersudan - history, generals - great britain - biography -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Forty-one years in India : from subaltern to Commander-in-chief, 1900
The life and times of Lord Roberts of KandaharIndex, ill, maps, p.543.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Roberts of Kandahargenerals - great britain - biography, india - british occupation -
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Book, Jarrolds, Twenty-five years with Earl Haig, 1929
Reminisces of the personal servant of Earl HaigIll, p.288.non-fictionReminisces of the personal servant of Earl Haigworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, generals - great britain - biography -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Lord Wavell (1883-1941) : a military biography, 1948
A biography of Lord WavellIndex, ill, maps, p.488.non-fictionA biography of Lord Wavellgenerals - great britain - biography, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Ward, Lock & Co, Khaki and gown : an autobiography, 1941
Autobiography of British Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, who saw action in India, the Second Boer War, and World War I.Index, ill, maps, p.456.non-fictionAutobiography of British Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, who saw action in India, the Second Boer War, and World War I.generals - great britain - biography, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
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Book, John Murray, Wingate of the Sudan : the life and times of General Sir Reginald Wingate, maker of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, 1955
The life and times of General Sir Reginald WingateIndex, ill, maps, p.274.non-fictionThe life and times of General Sir Reginald Wingategenerals - great britain - biography, sudan - history