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""Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake V1"" is a book written by John Macgillivray that recounts the four-year journey of the H.M.S. Rattlesnake, commanded by the late Captain Owen Stanley, from 1846 to 1850. The book provides a detailed account of the ship's voyage, including its exploration of the coasts of Australia, New Guinea, and other islands in the Pacific Ocean. The author describes the various scientific and geographical discoveries made during the voyage, as well as the interactions between the crew and the indigenous peoples they encountered. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scientists, and anyone interested in the exploration of the Pacific region during the mid-19th century.Including Discoveries And Surveys In New Guinea, The Louisiade Archipelago, To Which Is Added The Account Of E. B. Kennedy��s Expedition For The Exploration Of The Cape York Peninsula. In Two Volumes.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.