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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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purpose until the weather was more favourable. During his absence, Lieutenant Skyring surveyed Tamar Bay and its vicinity. Again the Beagle weighed, and tried hard to make some progress to the westward, but was obliged a third time to return to Tamar Bay. After another delay she just reached Sholl Bay, under Cape Phillip, and remained there one day, to make a plan of the anchorage, and take observations to fix its position. The Beagle reached the Harbour of Mercy (Separation Harbour of Wallis and
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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soon afterwards to seven fathoms, when the Beagle was observed to be firing guns; but whether they were intended to warn us of danger, or as signals of her own distress, we could not determine, and I hauled to the wind to cross where the ripple appeared least violent. In passing through it we had not less than seven fathoms, and then it deepened to twelve and fifteen fathoms. We had now leisure to attend to the Beagle, and soon saw that her signals were only to warn us, for she had resumed her
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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nacoes. A very large dead cod-fish was also seen, floating past, which was taken on board; on its skin were several parasites.* With the evening tide the Beagle reached Gregory Bay; and the next day (April 4th) worked through the Second Narrow, and anchored in Pecket Harbour. As soon as she arrived people were sent on shore to make a large fire, to show the natives where the ship was, and attract them to her. Next morning, the 5th, it had spread very much, and overrun several acres of ground
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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CHAPTER XIV. Place for a Settlement Frost Boats in danger Narrow escape Sudden change Beagle Hills Fuegian painting Tides Medicine Water warmer than the air Jerome Channel Mr. Stokes returns to the Beagle Cape Quod Snowy Sound Whale Sound Choiseul Bay Return to the Beagle Adelaide returns Plan of operations Difficulties removed Preparations Wear and tear of clothing Ascend the Mountain de la Cruz Sail from Port Gallant Tides Borja Bay Cape Quod Gulf of Xaultegua Frost and snow Meet Adelaide
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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. of H.M. Schooner Adelaide. James Kirke, Midshipman H.M.S. Beagle. Alex. Millar, Master assist. H.M.S. Adelaide. Benj. Bynoe, Assist. surgeon H.M.S. Beagle. Jno. Park, Assist. surgeon H.M.S. Adventure. God save the King. In the Cockburn Channel,* the flood-tide sets to seaward; * In the old Dutch charts, a passage was laid down near the place, and nearly in the direction of the Cockburn Channel, and named 'Jelouzelt:' but until some written authority can be produced to prove that this passage was
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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attempted to pass through the Shag Narrows, but not saving the tide, were obliged to anchor for the night in Field Bay, which is small and much exposed to southerly winds; the bank also is very abrupt, and the water is deep close to the shore. On the 9th we succeeded in clearing the Narrows, and reached Port Gallant early in the afternoon, where we rejoined the Beagle. Having given these brief extracts from Journals kept on board the Beagle and Adelaide, during the time occupied by the Adventure
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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view a good place for passing part of the month of March, I decided to keep the Beagle here for that purpose. This harbour might be useful to other vessels, its situation being well pointed out by York Minster (one of the most remarkable promontories on the coast), and affording wood and water with as little trouble as any place in which the Beagle had anchored. March 2d. The master set out in the large cutter, with a fortnight's provisions, to examine the coast between the north part of
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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boat more than once, and we were thankful when again safely on board the Beagle. Having failed in this scheme for settling the latitude of Cape San Diego, I thought of effecting it by bringing the Beagle to an anchor in the strait, two or three miles to the eastward of Good Success Bay, and thence connecting the Cape to known points by triangulation; the heads of this bay and Cape Good Success, quite correctly placed, serving as the foundation. June 5th. I obtained some sights of the sun this
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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none, I set out with the boats next morning to seek for a passage into Port Belgrano.* Our boats were soon stopped by shoal water, and I found, to my vexation, that the Beagle was anchored at the head of an inlet, between the shore and a large bank extending far towards the south-east, and that before going farther west she must retreat eastward, and look for another passage. This was an unexpected dilemma; but our prospect was improved by the appearance of a small schooner running towards us
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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alarming to contemplate. I might run along the outer line of danger in the Beagle, and connect it with the soundings in the offing; but how could an English ship surveying a frequented coast overlook six large ports,* only because their examination required time, and was dangerous? At last, after much anxious deliberation, I decided to hire two small schooners or rather decked boats, schooner-rigged from Mr. Harris, and employ them in assisting the Beagle and her boats. Mr. Harris was to be in
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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undertake the task, who, from his station, could be spared without prejudice to the duties yet remaining to be executed on board the Beagle, and a better man for the purpose I could not have desired. With him Mr. Forsyth volunteered to go, and Commodore Mason was prevailed upon to allow Mr. E. Davis, a master's assistant of the Blonde, to join the little expedition; who, with seven good seamen, and a boy, volunteers from the Beagle, completed Mr. Usborne's party. A stranger might well smile at
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[FitzRoy, R.] 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Appendix to Volume II. London: Henry Colburn.
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. Witnesses to the signatures and agreement. J. C. WICKHAM, Senior Lieutenant. B. J. SULIVAN, Second Lieutenant. No. 7. ROBERT FITZ-ROY, Esq., Commander of H.M.S. Beagle, Dr. to Mr. James Harris, for the hire of two schooner-rigged vessels, c., as per annexed agreement, 1,680 sterling. 11th August, 1833. Received from Robert Fitz-Roy, Commander of H.M.S. Beagle, the sum of 1,680 sterling, in full payment for the hire of two [page] 9
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[FitzRoy, R.] 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Appendix to Volume II. London: Henry Colburn.
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Ministerio de Estado de Despacho del Relaciones Esteriores, Palacio del Gobierno 22 de ulio de 1835. 16 . A los Se ores Prefectos de los Departamentos de Lima y de la Libertad. Se or; Se halla surto en el Puerto del Callao y puede ser que recorra al litoral de este Departamento el Bergantin de S.M. Britanica Beagle que ha venido al Pacifico espresamente con el designio de determinar con exactitud la posicion geografica de los Puntos principales de la Costa para corregir cualquier error que
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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having. Nature by making habit omnipotent, and its effects hereditary, has fitted the Fuegian to the climate and the productions of his country. JANUARY 15TH, 1833. The Beagle anchored in Goeree Roads. Captain FitzRoy having determined to settle the Fuegians, according to their wishes, in Ponsonby Sound, four boats were equipped to carry them there through the Beagle channel. This channel which was discovered by Captain FitzRoy during the last voyage, is a most remarkable feature in the geography
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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fortnight had been added, the mean would have been a little higher. The first eighteen of these days were spent partly at sea, near Cape Horn, and we were drifted for a short time by bad weather to nearly ninety miles to the southward. The mean temperature, from observations made every two hours by the officers on board the Beagle, was 45°. During the succeeding thirty-seven days† the Beagle was at anchor in different harbours a few leagues north of Cape Horn, and then the mean from observations
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Darwin, C. R. ed. 1839. Birds Part 3 no. 4 of The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle. by John Gould. Edited and superintended by Charles Darwin. London: Smith Elder and Co.
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mentioned in my Journal of the Voyage of the Beagle. I may observe, that as some naturalists may be inclined to attribute these differences to local varieties; that if birds so different as O. trifasciatus, and [page] 64 ZOOLOGY OF THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE EARL OF MINTO, G.C.B., FIRST LORD COMMISSIONER OF THE ADMIRALTY. MY LORD: I have the honour of dedicating to your lordship, as Head of the Naval Service, this narrative of the Surveying Voyages of the Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836. Originated by the Board of Admiralty, over which Viscount Melville presided, these voyages have been carried on, since 1830, under his lordship's successors in office. Captain King has authorized me to lay the
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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INTRODUCTION. IN 1825, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty directed two ships to be prepared for a Survey of the Southern Coasts of South America; and in May, of the following year, the ADVENTURE and the BEAGLE were lying in Plymouth Sound, ready to carry the orders of their Lordships into execution. These vessels were well provided with every necessary, and every comfort, which the liberality and kindness of the Admiralty, Navy Board, and officers of the Dock-yards, could cause to be
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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............ Botanical Collector. Gunner Boatswain and Carpenter. Serjeant and fourteen Marines; and about forty Seamen and Boys. In the Beagle, a well-built little vessel, of 235 tons, rigged as a barque, and carrying six guns, were PRINGLE STOKES ...... Commander and Surveyor. E. HAWES ............... Lieutenant. W. G. SKYRING ...... Lieut. and Assist. Surveyor. S. S. FLINN ............ Master. E. BOWEN ............... Surgeon. J. ATRILL ............... Purser. J. KIRKE ............... Mate. B
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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returned, but was daily expected, having been despatched to survey some interior channels on her way to Chil e. Our anchorage was off Point Arenas, which is not only the best in the bay, but appeared to be well adapted to our wants. The Beagle had arrived early in July, and had sent to Valparaiso for stores with which to refit, and make preparations for another cruize to the south. The harbour master, Mr. Williams, an Englishman, visited us soon after our anchoring, and by him I forwarded to
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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marks out city, colonists' sufferings, goes to Rio de Janeiro 31 disappointments, taken to England, 32 his account of natives near Useless Bay, 125 Campana de Roldan, 130 discovery of Gulf of Trinidad, 158, 159 his 'Abra' opposite Playa Parda, 312 quoted, 340.. Sarmiento channel, passed, 341 discoveries, 342 course followed, 346. Mount, first appearance, 26 height, 27, 28 seen again, 130, 147, 252. Saxe Cobourg, Prince of, wrecked in Fury Harbour, 66 crew's sufferings, saved by Beagle, 67. Sea
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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CONTENTS. VOLUME II. CHAPTER I. PAGE Explanation Natives of Tierra del Fuego, or Fuegians Passages across the Equator (Atlantic) Letters Small-pox Hospital Boat Memory Fuegians in London At Walthamstow At St. James's Beagle re-commissioned Correspondence with Mr. Wilson Fuegians reembark 1 CHAPTER II. Hydrographer's Opinion Continuation of Survey Chain of Meridian Distances Efficient Arrangements Repair and raise Deck Outfit Boats Lightning-Conductors Rudder Stove Windlass Chronometers Mr
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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there establish the Fuegians, with Matthews: leave them for a time, while I continued my route westward to explore the western arms of the channel, and part of Whale-boat Sound: and at my return thence decide whether Matthews should be left among the natives for a longer period, or return with me to the Beagle. But before I briefly relate this attempt to form a temporary settlement among the Fuegians, it may be advisable to give a general sketch of the aborigines who thinly people the
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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I have now by me two of the tools, almost the only ones, which they had to use: one is a cooper's adze, nearly worn down to the middle; and the other a saw, made out of a piece of iron hoop, fixed to a wooden frame. 6th April. While the Beagle was preparing for sea the body of Lieut. Clive,* late of H. M. S. Challenger, was found lying at high-water mark, in an unfrequented part of Berkeley Sound; and the following morning I buried it in a grave on shore, not far from the tomb of our regretted
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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Bahia, or San Salvador, currents before reaching, scenery, present state, 60 slavery, its evils, 61, 62 city described, 63 survey, shoals, current, ship's course, 64, 78. Bahias Dos, Cape, 305. Bank Yngles in River Plata, 92, 286. Barometer, 49, 83 fall and changes before 'pampero,' 86, 91, in gale, 226 at Falklands, 244, 245 anomaly near Valdivia, 396 before great earthquake, 411, 412. Beagle at Falmouth, 2 paid off, 7 re-commissioned 14, 17 outfit, 18-22 plan of voyage, 24-41 detention, 42
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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Island, water, animals, 295. Gregory Bay, natives near, 168-173. Guaianeco Islands, wild potato, 200. Guanacoes, very large near Good Success Bay, 122 Fuegians' chase of, 186, 187 weight, 305 near New Bay, 306 near Santa Cruz, 338 numbers, 349 size, 350, 355. Hamond, Mr. Robert N., joins Beagle, 115, 120, 127 in Beagle Channel, 215 returns to England, 284. Harris, Mr. W. Snow, lightning conductors of his invention, 18. Harris, Mr., pilots Beagle, 101 at Argentina, 102 schooners hired from him, goes
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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and surveys part of Chonos Archipelago in whale-boat, 367, 374, 375 at Galapagos, 493 notices of terrapin, 503, 504 of Otaheitans, 551, 552 of New Zealanders, 586. Success, Good, Bay, natives, 120 fish, 225. Sulivan, Lieut. B. James, appointed to Beagle, 14, 288, 336, goes with boats to survey Chil e, 364-366 returns to Beagle at San Carlos, 378 notices of Indians, 385, 386, 387 takes command of 'Constitucion,' 427 at Callao, 482 goes with boat to examine Galapagos, 486, 497. Swan Islands
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[FitzRoy, R.] 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Appendix to Volume II. London: Henry Colburn.
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Wollaston Island. 48 48 5 27 Noon. S.W. 7 b c q p 29 86 29 70 47 46 49 5 49 49* 28 Noon. VBLE. 2 o c d 30 00 29 90 54 53 50 5 50 MARCH. 50* 1 Noon. W.S.W. 2 b c 29 90 29 83 58 54 51 {Cove in Beagle Channel. 50 5 50 2 Noon. VBLE. 1 b c m 29 57 29 52 57 55 52 5 Beagle Channel. 51 48 5 3 Noon. S.W. 2 b c 29 50 29 30 51 49 48 5 Beagle Channel. 48 47 5 4 Noon W. 4 b c 29 52 29 38 49 5 50 5 48 Beagle Channel. 48 5 Noon. N.W. 1 b c v 29 72 29 66 53 55 47 5 Off Woollya. 51 51 6 Noon. N.W. 2 o c q 29 52 29
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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reliquit. Tertio et excelso Carolo regnante potente Regali jussu facta fuere suo. Colocatum fuit nono Kalend Februarii Anno MDCCLXXXIX. together with a list of the officers of both vessels, and enclosing a memorial of Cordova's former voyage in the Santa Maria de la Cabeza. The originals are placed in the British Museum; but before we finally left the Strait, copies were made on vellum, and deposited on the same spot. The Beagle left Port Gallant* with a fair wind, which carried her to Swallow
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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considering upon their report, which was, as I afterwards found, very unfavourable, when a boat came from the Beagle, with the dreadful intelligence that Captain Stokes, in a momentary fit of despondency, had shot himself. The surgeons instantly repaired on board, and finding him alive, had recourse to every means in their power, but without hope of saving his life. During the delirium that ensued, and lasted four days, his mind wandered to many of the circumstances, and hair-breadth escapes
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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CHAPTER XV. Extracts from the Journals of Lieutenants Skyring and Graves Magdalen Channel Keats Sound Mount Sarmiento Barrow Head Cockburn Channel Prevalence of south-west winds Melville Sound Ascent of Mount Skyring Memorial Cockburn and Barbara Channels Mass of Islets and Rocks Hewett Bay Cypress trees useful Adelaide rejoins Beagle in Port Gallant Captain King's narrative resumed Plan of future proceedings Adelaide arrives at Chil e Abstract of Lieutenant Skyring's account of her
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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practice of eating their enemies taken in war. The women, they explained to me, eat the arms; and the men the legs; the trunk and head were always thrown into the sea. On the 23d we sailed from Santa Catalina; and on the 2d of August anchored in the harbour of Rio de Janeiro. Here the extracts from Captain Fitz Roy's Journal end. The Adventure and the Beagle sailed together from Rio de Janeiro on the 6th of August, having left the Adelaide as a tender to the flag-ship, but reimbarked her officers and
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King, P. P. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the first expedition, 1826-30, under the command of Captain P. Parker King, R.N., F.R.S. London: Henry Colburn.
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SHELLS. Description of the CIRRHIPEDA, CONCHIFERA, and MOLLUSCA, in a Collection formed by the Officers of H.M.S. Adventure and Beagle, employed between the years 1826 and 1830 in surveying the Southern Coasts of South America, including the Strait of Magalhaens and the coast of Tierra del Fuego. By Captain Phillip P. King, R.N., F.R.S., c., assisted by W. J. Broderip, Esq., F.R.S., c. (From the Zoological Journal.) The testacea, of which the following paper is a descriptive list, were
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and ten degrees west. To return to the Fuegians. While on our passage home I addressed the following letter to my commanding officer and kind friend, Captain King. Sir, Beagle, at sea, Sept. 12, 1830. I have the honour of reporting to you that there are now on board of his Majesty's sloop, under my command, four natives of Tierra del Fuego. Their names and estimated ages are, York Minster 26 Boat Memory 20 James Button 14 Fuegia Basket (a girl) 9 I have maintained them entirely at my own expense
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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This letter was forwarded to the Admiralty by Captain King, as soon as he arrived in England; and a few days afterwards the following answer was received. Sir, Admiralty Office, 19th Oct. 1830. Having laid before my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty your letter and its enclosure from Commander Fitz-Roy, of the Beagle, relative to the four Indians whom he has brought from Tierra del Fuego under the circumstances therein stated; I am commanded to acquaint you that their Lordships will not
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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she might make to the yet incomplete surveys of that country, and other places which she might visit. Captain Beaufort embraced the opportunity of expressing his anxiety for the continuance of the South American Surveys, and mentioning such objects, attainable by the Beagle, as he thought most desirable: and it was soon after intimated to me that the voyage might occupy several years. Desirous of adding as much as possible to a work in which I had a strong interest, and entertaining the hope that
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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extremely fond of geology, and indeed all branches of natural history. In consequence an offer was made to Mr. Darwin to be my guest on board, which he accepted conditionally; permission was obtained for his embarkation, and an order given by the Admiralty that he should be borne on the ship's books for provisions. The conditions asked by Mr. Darwin were, that he should be at liberty to leave the Beagle and retire from the Expedition when he thought proper, and that he should pay a fair share
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Matthews and three Fuegians: my own steward: and Mr. Darwin's servant. Some changes occurred in the course of the five years' voyage, which it may be well to mention in this place. In April 1832, Mr. Mac-Cormick and Mr. Derbishire returned to England. Mr. Bynoe was appointed to act as Surgeon. Mr. Mellersh received a Mate's warrant; and Mr. Johnson joined the Beagle as Midshipman. In May Mr. Musters fell a victim to fever, caught in the harbour of Rio de Janeiro: Mr. Forsyth took his place. Mr
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FitzRoy, R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Proceedings of the second expedition, 1831-36, under the command of Captain Robert Fitz-Roy, R.N. London: Henry Colburn.
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had always a choice of volunteers to fill vacant places. Many of the crew had sailed with me in the previous voyage of the Beagle; and there were a few officers, as well as some marines and seamen, who had served in the Beagle, or Adventure, during the whole of the former voyage. These determined admirers of Tierra del Fuego were, Lieutenant Wickham, Mr. Bynoe, Mr. Stokes, Mr. Mellersh, and Mr. King; the boatswain, carpenter, and sergeant; four private marines, my coxswain, and some seamen. I
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Secretary, for our information and further directions. In the event of any unfortunate accident happening to yourself, the officer on whom the command of the Beagle may in consequence devolve, is hereby required and directed to complete, as far as in him lies, that part of the survey on which the vessel may be then engaged, but not to proceed to a new step in the voyage; as, for instance, if at that time carrying on the coast survey on the western side of South America, he is not to cross the
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CHAPTER XVI. Soundings Anchor in Santa Cruz Lay Beagle ashore for repair Prepare to ascend River Set out View of surrounding country Rapid stream Cold Ostriches Guanacoes Indians Fish Cliffs Firewood Lava Cliffs Difficulties Chalia See Andes Farthest West View round Return Danger Guanaco hunters Puma Cat Tides Sail from Santa Cruz. IN working to the westward from Berkeley Sound to the River Santa Cruz, we sounded frequently, and found that the depth is nowhere much above one hundred fathoms
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[FitzRoy, R.] 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Appendix to Volume II. London: Henry Colburn.
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river. At the same time (allowing the difference of longitude) the barometer on board the Beagle showed 30,07 ( ); while the attached thermometer showed 44 , and the detached 43 . The rise of tide that morning at the ship was twenty-one feet, and it was high water at thirty minutes past seven, A.M. By Baily's rule * B = 0,00000 (substract 0,19 from 29,18) log. = 1,47159 1,47159 log. = 1,47813 D = 0,00654 --- log = 7,81558 c = 9,99980 Half-tide 10,5 feet. A = 4,79207 2,5 405 = 2,60745 8 +7 1 412
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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Miserable condition of savages Beagle channel Fuegians Ponsonby Sound Equality of condition among the natives Bifurcation of the Beagle channel Glaciers Return to ship . 227 [page] xii CONTENTS
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Darwin, C. R. 1839. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle between the years 1826 and 1836, describing their examination of the southern shores of South America, and the Beagle's circumnavigation of the globe. Journal and remarks. 1832-1836. London: Henry Colburn.
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CHAPTER V. Bahia Blanca Geology Extinct quadrupeds, four Edentata, horse, ctenomys Recent extinction Longevity of species Large animals do not require luxuriant vegetation Southern Africa Siberian fossils Catalogue of extinct quadrupeds in South America Two species of Ostrich, habits of Tinochorus Oven-bird Armadilloes Venomous snake, toad, lizard Hybernation of animals Habits of sea-pen Indian wars and massacres Arrow-head, antiquarian relic. BAHIA BLANCA. THE Beagle arrived on the 24th of
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CHAPTER XI. Tierra del Fuego, first arrival Good Success Bay Interview with savages Scenery of the forests Sir J. Banks's hill Cape Horn Wigwam Cove Miserable condition of savages Beagle channel Fuegians Ponsonby Sound Equality of condition among natives Bifurcation of Beagle channel Glaciers Return to ship. TIERRA DEL FUEGO. DECEMBER 17TH, 1832. Having now finished with Patagonia, I will describe our first arrival in Tierra del Fuego. A little after noon we doubled Cape St. Diego, and entered
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CHAPTER XII. Falkland Islands Excursion round island Aspect Cattle, horses, rabbit, wolf-like fox Fire made of bones Art in making fire Manner of hunting wild cattle Geology, fossil shells Valleys filled with great fragments, scenes of violence Penguin Geese Eggs of doris Zoophytes, coralline phosphorescent Compound animals. FALKLAND ISLANDS. MARCH 16TH, 1834. The Beagle anchored in Berkeley Sound, in East Falkland Island.* This archipelago is situated in nearly the same latitude as the mouth
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CHAPTER XIV. Valparaiso Excursion to base of Andes Structure of land Ascend Bell of Quillota Shattered masses of greenstone Immense valleys Mines State of miners Santiago Hot baths of Cauquenes Gold mines Grinding mills Perforated stones Habits of puma El turco and tapacolo Humming-birds. CENTRAL CHILE. JULY 23D. The Beagle anchored late at night in the bay of Valparaiso, the chief seaport of Chile. When morning came, every thing appeared delightful. After Tierra del Fuego, the climate felt
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Darwin, C. R. ed. 1839. Birds Part 3 no. 3 of The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle. by John Gould. Edited and superintended by Charles Darwin. London: Smith Elder and Co.
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more resembled a swallow than a swift in the manner of its flight. I only saw a few of them. Insects occur so scantily over the bare and parched plains of basaltic lava, which compose the lower parts of the island of St. Jago, that it is surprising how these birds are able to find the means of subsistence. FAMILY. HALCYONIDÆ. HALCYON ERYTHRORHYNCHA, Gould, Proc. Zool. Soc. 1837. Alcedo Senegalensis var. ß, Lath. In January, during the first visit of the Beagle to St. Jago, in the Cape de Verd
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cousin. See Companion 2007 and Darwin Pedigrees 1984. Capt Mrs Fitzroy 31 Chester St call both ways 38 Onslow Sqr Mary Henrietta and Robert FitzRoy (1805-1865), Captain of HMS Beagle. Contrary to widespread belief since the 1960s-1970s, he did not seek a companion to join him on the Beagle, but a person qualified to examine the land; while the officers, and myself, would attend to hydrography . The frequently repeated claim that he feared he might commit suicide without a companion is a modern
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this family in which the craw is much developed. They readily attack wounded birds; one of the officers of the Beagle told me he saw a cormorant in this state fly to the shore, where several of these hawks immediately seized upon it, and hastened its death by their repeated blows. I have been told that several have been seen to wait together at the mouth of a rabbit hole, and seize on the animal as it comes out. This is acting on a principle of union, which is sufficiently remarkable in birds of
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