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A voyage from Calcutta to the Mergui Archipelago, lying on the east side of the Bay of Bengal; describing a chain of islands, never before surveyed... also, an account of the islands Jan Sylvan, Pulo Pinang, and the port of Queda; the present state of Atcheen; and directions for sailing thence to Fort Marlbro' down the south-west coast of Sumatra; to which are added, an account of the island Celebes; a treatise on the monsoons in India; a proposal for making ships and vessels more convenient for the accommodation of passengers; and thoughts on a new mode of preserving ship provision: also, an idea of making a map of the world on a large scale
- Title:
- A voyage from Calcutta to the Mergui Archipelago, lying on the east side of the Bay of Bengal; describing a chain of islands, never before surveyed... also, an account of the islands Jan Sylvan, Pulo Pinang, and the port of Queda; the present state of Atcheen; and directions for sailing thence to Fort Marlbro' down the south-west coast of Sumatra; to which are added, an account of the island Celebes; a treatise on the monsoons in India; a proposal for making ships and vessels more convenient for the accommodation of passengers; and thoughts on a new mode of preserving ship provision: also, an idea of making a map of the world on a large scale
- Collection:
- Southeast Asia Visions
- Creator:
- Forrest, Thomas
- Date:
- 1792
- Catalog Record:
- 1088586
- Extent:
- 176 600dpi JPEG page images
- Publisher:
- J. Robson, [etc., etc.]
- Publication Place:
- London
- Format:
- Book
- Contents:
- Front Matter
Voyage from Bengal to the Mergui Archipelago in the Esther Brig.
Account of the Island Jan Sylan.
Account of Atcheen.
Of the Island Celebes.
A Treatise on the Monsoons in East-India.
Conclusion.
Proposal for Making Ships and Vessels More Convenient for the Transportation of Passengers.
"Thoughts on the Best Mode of Preserving Sea Provision; or, of Victualling Ships in Warm Countries."
Idea of Making a Map of the World.
