Journey Through Russia and Siberia, 1787-1788: The Journal and Selected LettersUniversity of Wisconsin Press, 1966 - 293 pages |
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... Pallas , who mentioned Ledyard's fate to Ed- ward D. Clarke when this English traveler and mineralogist visited him in St. Petersburg in January 1800. Pallas told Clarke that " the sudden recall of the unfortunate Ledyard . . . it is ...
... Pallas , who mentioned Ledyard's fate to Ed- ward D. Clarke when this English traveler and mineralogist visited him in St. Petersburg in January 1800. Pallas told Clarke that " the sudden recall of the unfortunate Ledyard . . . it is ...
Page 124
... Pallas that I shall be able to procure a royal passport without which I cannot stir : but this must be done th [ r ] o the application of the french Minister ( there being no American one here ) & to whose secretary I shall apply with D ...
... Pallas that I shall be able to procure a royal passport without which I cannot stir : but this must be done th [ r ] o the application of the french Minister ( there being no American one here ) & to whose secretary I shall apply with D ...
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... Pallas says this piece of petrified wood is a Tropical production . — 18 31st At home preparing to recommence my journey this eve- ning . At nine OClock waited on the Governor with my passport . -He was well pleased with it , gave me a ...
... Pallas says this piece of petrified wood is a Tropical production . — 18 31st At home preparing to recommence my journey this eve- ning . At nine OClock waited on the Governor with my passport . -He was well pleased with it , gave me a ...
Contents
Significance and Problems of Interpre | 32 |
Siberia in the Eighteenth Century | 63 |
The History and Editing of the Papers | 81 |
Copyright | |
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