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A description of Greenland. Shewing the natural history, situation, boundaries, and face of the country; the nature of the soil; the rise and progress of the old Norwegian colonies; the ancient and modern inhabitants; their genius and way of life, and produce of the soil; their plants, beasts, fishes, &c. With a new map of Greenland. And several cooper plates representing different animals, birds and fishes, the Greenlanders way of hunting and fishing; their habitations, dress, sports and diversions, &c.
- Title
- A description of Greenland. Shewing the natural history, situation, boundaries, and face of the country; the nature of the soil; the rise and progress of the old Norwegian colonies; the ancient and modern inhabitants; their genius and way of life, and produce of the soil; their plants, beasts, fishes, &c. With a new map of Greenland. And several cooper plates representing different animals, birds and fishes, the Greenlanders way of hunting and fishing; their habitations, dress, sports and diversions, &c. By Mr. Hans Egede ... Translated from the Danish.
- Author
- Egede, Hans, 1686-1758.
- Publication
- London, Printed for C. Hitch, S. Austen, and J. Jackson, 1745.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Restricted use | *KC 1745 (Egede, H. P. Description of Greenland) | Schwarzman Building - Rare Book Collection Room 328 |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Wilberforce Eames Indian Collection.
- Description
- xvi p., 2 l., 220 p. map, plates.; 8vo.
- Subjects
- Indexed In (note)
- Sabin
- Call Number
- *KC 1745 (Egede, H. P. Description of Greenland)
- LCCN
- 05039001
- OCLC
- 6111988
- Author
- Egede, Hans, 1686-1758.
- Title
- A description of Greenland. Shewing the natural history, situation, boundaries, and face of the country; the nature of the soil; the rise and progress of the old Norwegian colonies; the ancient and modern inhabitants; their genius and way of life, and produce of the soil; their plants, beasts, fishes, &c. With a new map of Greenland. And several cooper plates representing different animals, birds and fishes, the Greenlanders way of hunting and fishing; their habitations, dress, sports and diversions, &c. By Mr. Hans Egede ... Translated from the Danish.
- Imprint
- London, Printed for C. Hitch, S. Austen, and J. Jackson, 1745.
- Indexed In:
- Sabin 22028
- Source
- 484064.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Wilberforce Eames Indian Collection.
- Research Call Number
- *KC 1745 (Egede, H. P. Description of Greenland)