RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. CUL-DAR40.14. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 12.2021. RN1
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Zoology of Grand [illeg] , like [illeg] & Asia
ceania bad in shells, a compound Polynesia
Few insects in Oceania
Still thinks antarctic Fox Calpea of Molina
Bat from B. Ayres
Legros magellanicus rests much on Magellans rabbit of P St Julian & on spots of white & shortness of the eats: I grant it not quite certain
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I believe the secondary formations of Brazil, all originate from the decomposition of granitic rocks mem. Chanticleers voyage at Pernambuco
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EARTHQUAKE AT SEA. - Extract from the log-book of the James Cruikshank, Captain John Young, on her voyage from Demerara to London: — "Feb. 12, 1835. At 10h. 15m. a severe shock of earthquake shook the ship in a most violent manner. Although it lasted about a minute, there was no uncommon ripple on the water. It was quite calm at the time. Latitude 8 deg. 47 min. N: longitude 61 deg. 22 min. W. mid. calm and clear.
Caermarthen Journal
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