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The shorter Pepys / selected and edited by Robert Latham from the diary of Samuel Pepys, a new and complete transcription, edited by Robert Latham and William Matthews. This is an abridgement of the diary of Samuel Pepys, selected and edited by Robert Latham. It contains about one-third of the original diary and is presented as an unbroken narrative, retaining the character of the original diary with Pepys's detail and style. Includes a chronological summary of Pepys's life, a list of maps showing London in the 1660s, genealogical tables of the Pepys family and illustrations of the most important people and places mentioned in the book. 1985. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92PEPYS(093.32)

The European image and mapping of America AD1000-1600 Skelton, R A 1964 • PAMPHLET • 1 copy available. 912.43(7)"10/16":528.9

An epitome of homoeopathic domestic medicine ... Laurie, Joseph 1858 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 615.531(02)

Naval administration : the constitution, character, and functions of the Board of Admiralty, and of the civil departments it directs Hamilton, R Vesey, Sir 1896 • BOOK • 3 copies available. 354.71(42)

Mr. Pepys : an introduction to the Diary together with a sketch of his later life /by J.R. Tanner. This book gives a brief summary of the contents of Pepys's diaries, arranged by various topics rather than chronologically. Topics include: Pepys's earlier life; his wife, Elizabeth; his home life, including friends and neighbours, food and clothes; his artistic, cultural and scientific pursuits; and his work as Clerk of the Acts and at the Admiralty. There is a chapter on Pepys's personal characteristics, gleaned from Diary entries. There is an assessment of the Diary as a work of literature. The chapter on his later life covers the years 1669, the year the Diary came to an end, until 1703, the year of his death. The book contains a 'biographical summary' or timeline, of Pepys's life and career, and an index. 1925. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92PEPYS

The great explorers / edited by Robin Hanbury-Tenison. Short biographies of 40 explorers organised thematically with sections covering the exploration of the ocean, land, rivers, polar regions, deserts, life on earth and new frontiers, including caves, underwater and space. The explorers covered are Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, James Cook, Hernando de Soto, Lewis and Clark, Thomas Baines, Richard Burton, Nain Singh, Nikolai Przhevalsky, Ney Elias, Francis Younghusband, Marc Aurel Stein, Samuel de Champlain, James Bruce, Alexander Mackenzie, Mungo Park, John Hanning Speke, David Livingstone, Francis Garnier, Henry Morton Stanley, Fridtjof Nansen, Edward Wilson, Roald Amundsen, Wally Herbert, Heinrich Barth, Charles Sturt, Getrude Bell, Harry St John Philby, Ralph Bagnold, Wilfred Thesiger, Alexander von Humboldt, Marianne North, Alfred Russel Wallace, Frank Kingdom-Ward, Gino Watkins, Yuri Gagarin, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Andrew James Eavis. The text is illustrated throughout. A guide to further reading is provided. 2010. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92:910.4"15/..."

The mechanism of men-of-war : being a description of the machinery to be found in modern fighting ships Oldknow, Reginald C 1896 • BOOK • 4 copies available. 623.82:621.1

Bryan's dictionary of painters and engravers / Bryan, Michael. 1915-1920. 1915-1920 • BOOK • 5 copies available. 73/76

Life and military achievements of Buonaparte ... 1802 • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 92Napoleon

Shackleton's last voyage : the story of the Quest : from the official journal and private diary kept by Dr A H Macklin Wild, Frank 1923 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92Shackleton

Ferguson's lectures on select subjects : in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, optics, geography, astronomy, and dialing. /With notes and an appendix adapted to the present state of the arts and sciences by David Brewster, A.M. Ferguson, James, 1806. • RARE-BOOK • 2 copies available. 52:094

Diary and correspondence of Samuel Pepys, FRS, Secretary to the Admiralty in the reigns of Charles II and James II / Pepys, Samuel. 1884. Pepys, Samuel, 1884 • BOOK • 4 copies available. 92Pepys(093.32)

Diary and correspondence of Samuel Pepys, FRS, Secretary to the Admiralty in the reigns of Charles II and James II Pepys, Samuel, 1865 • BOOK • 4 copies available. 92Pepys(093.32)

The Trial at large, of Joseph Wall Esq., late Governor of Goree Island, on the coast of Africa... 1802 • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 656.61.085.3Earl of Abergavenny

An Authentic narrative of the loss of the Earl of Abergavenny, East Indiaman, off Portland... 5th February 1805... 1805 • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 094:656.61.085.3Earl of Abergavenny

A history of intellectual property in 50 objects / edited by Claudy Op den Kamp and Dan Hunter. "What do the Mona Lisa, the light bulb, and a Lego brick have in common? The answer - intellectual property (IP) - may be surprising, because IP laws are all about us, but go mostly unrecognized. They are complicated and arcane, and few people understand why they should care about copyright, patents, and trademarks. In this lustrous collection, Claudy Op den Kamp and Dan Hunter have brought together a group of contributors - drawn from around the globe in fields including law, history, sociology, science and technology, media, and even horticulture - to tell a history of IP in 50 objects. These objects not only demonstrate the significance of the IP system, but also show how IP has developed and how it has influenced history. Each object is at the core of a story that will be appreciated by anyone interested in how great innovations offer a unique window into our past, present, and future."--Provided by the publisher. 2019. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 346.04/8

The official baronage of England Doyle, James E 1886 • BOOK • 3 copies available. 929.7

Steamboat evolution : a short history /B.E.G. Clark. A short introductory history of the origins of powered vessels in America, the UK and France from early thoughts to the successes of Fulton in 1807 and Bell in 1812. It covers the boats, machinery, propulsive methods used, people and places involved. The text with illustrations and appendices of source material provide a sound basis for further study of any single aspect of the subject area. 2006]. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 629.123.2"18"

The earthquake : or the spectre of the Nile : a burletta operatic spectacle in three acts Ball, Edward 1828? • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 820-293.22

People and the sea : a maritime archaeological research agenda for England /edited by Jesse Ransley and Fraser Sturt ; with Justin Dix, Jon Adams and Lucy Blue. "The volume presents the conclusions of a research assessment funded by English Heritage which drew together the broad community of scholars interested in marine and maritime affairs (be they working in academia, industry or a-vocationally), with a remit of both quantifying the known record and establishing a clear research agenda for the future. The result is an unrivalled exploration of our maritime heritage and a challenging agenda for the future. Britain is a maritime nation. Thus understanding the changing record of people's relationships with, and use of the sea is key to interpreting the archaeological record. People and the Sea considers all aspects of our maritime heritage; from the submerged landscapes created by changes in sea-level over the last million years, to the physical development of the modern coastline, through to ports, their hinterlands and associated maritime communities. It investigates the nature of seafaring, its associated material culture as well as people changing perceptions and interactions with the sea. Chronological chapters, from the Palaeolithic to the 20th century, all consider a number of key themes, exploring both the current state of knowledge and priorities for future research. While the focus is on England, the themes explored are applicable to any coastal community, both in the UK and the near Continent. Written by leading academics, in consultation with numerous specialists, People and the Sea provides an unrivalled exploration of our maritime heritage and sets a challenging agenda for future research."--Provided by the publisher. 2013. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 930.102804

The diary of Samuel Pepys, MA, FRS, Clerk of the Acts and Secretary of the Admiralty Pepys, Samuel, 1899 • BOOK • 9 copies available. 92Pepys(093.32)

The diary of Samuel Pepys ... Pepys, Samuel, 1923. • BOOK • 11 copies available. 92Pepys(093.32)

Royal Navy search and rescue : a centenary celebration /David Morris ; foreword by Eric Brown. "Today, the sight of a helicopter speeding toward some destination is familiar enough, but take a moment to consider: is there a life at stake? Is someone in peril and on a knife edge of survival, and will the helicopter crew be selflessly placing themselves in the most dangerous of situations for the sake of saving others? Ever since the First World War, aircraft of the Royal Naval Air Service and later the Fleet Air Arm have operated from land bases and ships at sea, flying search and rescue missions. In this book David Morris, Curator of Aircraft at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, tells the incredible story of Royal Navy search and rescue from the first mission by Sir Richard Bell-Davies VC to the present day."--Provided by the publisher. 2015. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 359.38

Tropical visions in an age of empire / edited by Felix Driver and Luciana Martins. 2005. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 910.4(213.5)

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