The Logbooks Of The Lady Nelson

The Logbooks Of The Lady Nelson is a historical book written by Ida Lee. It is a fascinating account of the voyages of the Lady Nelson, a British vessel that sailed to various parts of the world during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is based on the original logbooks of the Lady Nelson, which were meticulously kept by the ship's officers and crew.The Lady Nelson was a small but sturdy ship that was built in 1799. It was named after Horatio Nelson, the famous British admiral who was killed in the Battle of Trafalgar. The ship was primarily used for exploration and surveying, and it sailed to many parts of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.The book provides a detailed account of the Lady Nelson's voyages, including descriptions of the places it visited, the people it encountered, and the challenges it faced. It also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the voyages to life.Overall, The Logbooks Of The Lady Nelson is a fascinating book that provides a unique glimpse into the world of 18th and 19th century exploration and surveying. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, exploration, or adventure.""Tuesday, January 26th. At half-past 12 bore away for Elephant Rock. At 5 P.M. the south extreme of Three Hummock Island bore south by east distance 19 or 20 miles...At sundown extremes of Governor King's Island bore south-west to west by north distance 11 or 12 miles. At 8 P.M. shortened sail and threw her head off shore intending to have lain off and on all night, this was done. At 4 A.M. made sail for land and we exactly made Elephant Rock right ahead therefore the distance between Three Hummock Island and Elephant Rock is north 65 west distance 44 miles true by compass north-west by west.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.