| Author |
Kolff, D. H. (Dirk Hendrik), 1800-1843 |
| Translator |
Earl, George Windsor, 1813-1865 |
| LoC No. |
05013382
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| Title |
Voyages of the Dutch brig of war Dourga : through the southern and little-known parts of the Moluccan Archipelago, and along the previously unknown southern coast of New Guinea, performed during the years 1825 & 1826
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| Original Publication |
London: James Madden & Co., 1840.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Voyages of the Dutch brig of war Dourga" by D.H. Kolff, Jun. is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the expeditions undertaken by the Dutch brig of war Dourga through the Moluccan Archipelago and along the southern coast of New Guinea during the years 1825 and 1826. It provides valuable insights into the regions that were previously unknown or rarely visited by Europeans, highlighting the author's experiences, observations, and interactions with local populations. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the author's voyages, establishing the context of his journeys and motivations. D.H. Kolff begins with his preface, explaining the significance of the accounts he is about to share and the encouragement he received from relatives and friends to document his experiences. He recounts the initial challenges he faced as a lieutenant in command of the Dourga and the key events leading to his expedition through uncharted territories. This portion introduces themes of exploration, cultural encounters, and the colonial perspective of the time, ultimately promising a detailed account of his interactions with diverse communities along the coasts of the Moluccas and New Guinea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
New Guinea -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Maluku (Indonesia) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Dourga (Brig)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73305 |
| Release Date |
Mar 31, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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