RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1842.06.01. Abstract of Robertson, The history of America. CUL-DAR205.2.146. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 5.2022. RN1
NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volume CUL-DAR205.2 contains notes on means of distribution.
Darwin recorded reading this work in his 'Books Read / Books to be Read' notebook. CCUL-DAR119.- "Robertsons America" Robertson, William. 1777. The history of America. 2 vols. London. [Edition unknown]
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Note XIII to Robertson America Vol I. quotes Catesby Nat Hist of Carolina press p 7 says owl seen in Atlantic 600 leagues from land
Bears on Richardson remark that owls stationary!
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