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- 1805-1811 (Creation)
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Dubois or "The Sieur Du Bois" was an early traveller to the islands of Madagascar and Bourbon in the years 1669-1672. In his account of his trip he made many references to species of birds he encountered, many of which are now extinct.
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GB 0814 ZAAE 1805-1811 Collection (fonds) 1 vol Dubois , - , fl 1669-1672 , "The Sieur Du Bois"
Dubois or "The Sieur Du Bois" was an early traveller to the islands of Madagascar and Bourbon in the years 1669-1672. In his account of his trip he made many references to species of birds he encountered, many of which are now extinct.
Donated by Mr Charles Telfair in 1833.
Manuscript copy of a rare printed book by Dubois: Journal et relations des voyages fait par le Sr. D. B. aux isles Dauphine ou Madagascar et de Bourbon ou Mascarenne, 1669 [copy 1805-1811]Available. Please make an appointment in advance of your visit.
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Entry transcribed by Sarah Drewery, April 2011.
General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.
April 2011 Vertebrates Travel Travel abroad Organisms Ornithology Zoology Animals Birds Reunion East Africa Madagascar
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Donated by Mr Charles Telfair in 1833.
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Manuscript copy of a rare printed book by Dubois: Journal et relations des voyages fait par le Sr. D. B. aux isles Dauphine ou Madagascar et de Bourbon ou Mascarenne, 1669 [copy 1805-1811]
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Available. Please make an appointment in advance of your visit.
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- English
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- Latin
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French
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General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.
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