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The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during the years 1849-'50-'51-'52

Title
The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere [electronic resource] : during the years 1849-'50-'51-'52 / Lieut J.M. Gilliss, superintendent ; Lieut. Archibald MacRae, Acting Master S.L. Phelps [and] Captain's Clerk E.R. Smith, assistants ; [submitted to the American Philosophical Society and the [American] Academy of Arts and Sciences].
Author
United States Naval Astronomical Expedition (1849-1852)
Publication
Washington [D.C.] : A.O.P. Nicholson, printer, 1855-1856.

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Additional Authors
  • Gilliss, J. M. (James Melville), 1811-1865.
  • MacRae, Archibald, 1820-1855.
  • Phelps, S. Ledyard.
  • Smith, Edmond Ruel.
  • United States. Congress (33rd, 1st Session : 1853-1854). House.
  • United States. President (1853-1857 : Pierce).
  • American Philosophical Society.
  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Description
4 v. : ill., maps (part fold.); 30 cm.
Series Statement
33d Congress, 1st Session. House of Representatives. Ex. doc ; no. 121.
Alternative Title
Astronomical expedition
Subject
  • Scientific expeditions > Chile
  • Scientific expeditions > Argentina
  • Earthquakes > Chile
  • Natural history > South America
  • Meterology > Chile
  • Parallax > Sun
  • South America > Antiquities
  • Chile > Description and travel
  • Argentina > Description and travel
Note
  • Includes indexes.
  • "Vols. 4 and 5, designed to contain the results of the astronomical observations, were not published. The material was published later by the U.S. Naval Observatory in its Astronomical and meteorological observations (Washington observations) for 1868, app. 1, 1871; and, Astronomical, magntic and meteorological observations (Washington observations) for 1890, app. 1, 1895." Cf. NUC pre-1956 imprints.
  • Reproduction of original from Yale University Libraries.
  • Sabin no. 27419.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Indexed In (note)
  • RLIN
Reproduction (note)
  • Electronic reproduction.
Contents
v. 1. Chile : its geography, climate, earthquakes, government, social condition, mineral and agricultural resources, commerce, &c., &c. / J.M. Gillis (1855) -- V. 2. Report of journeys across the Andes and pampas of the Argentine provinces / Archibald MacRae. Appendices: D. Minerals /L.J. Smith. E. Indian remains / T. Ewbank. F. Zoology: Mammals / S.F. Baird. Birds / J. Cassin. Reptiles, fishes, Crustacea / G. Girard. Shells / A.A. Gould. G. Botany: Dried plants / Asa Gray. Living plants and seeds / W.D. Brackenridge. H. Paleontology: Fossil mammals / J. Wyman. Fossil shells / T. A. Conrad (1855) -- V. 3. Observations to determine the solar parallax / Lieut. J.M. Gilliss (1856) -- V. 6. Magnetical and meterological observations / under the direction of Lieut. J.M. Gilliss (1856).
OCLC
CTRG06-B255
Conference
United States Naval Astronomical Expedition (1849-1852)
Title
The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere [electronic resource] : during the years 1849-'50-'51-'52 / Lieut J.M. Gilliss, superintendent ; Lieut. Archibald MacRae, Acting Master S.L. Phelps [and] Captain's Clerk E.R. Smith, assistants ; [submitted to the American Philosophical Society and the [American] Academy of Arts and Sciences].
Imprint
Washington [D.C.] : A.O.P. Nicholson, printer, 1855-1856.
Series
33d Congress, 1st Session. House of Representatives. Ex. doc ; no. 121.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Indexed In:
RLIN, CTRG06-B255
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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Full text online available from home with a valid library card and onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Gilliss, J. M. (James Melville), 1811-1865.
MacRae, Archibald, 1820-1855.
Phelps, S. Ledyard.
Smith, Edmond Ruel.
United States. Congress (33rd, 1st Session : 1853-1854). House.
United States. President (1853-1857 : Pierce).
American Philosophical Society.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Caption Title
Astronomical expedition
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