The narrative of the Honourable John Byron ... containing an account of the great distresses suffered by himself and his companions on the coast of Patagonia from the year 1740, till their arrival in England, 1746. With a description of St. Jago de Chili, and the manners and customs of the inhabitants. Also a relation of the loss of the Wager, man of war, one of Admiral Anson's squadron. Written by himself / [John Byron].

  • Byron, John, 1723-1786.
Date:
1768
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Credit: The narrative of the Honourable John Byron ... containing an account of the great distresses suffered by himself and his companions on the coast of Patagonia from the year 1740, till their arrival in England, 1746. With a description of St. Jago de Chili, and the manners and customs of the inhabitants. Also a relation of the loss of the Wager, man of war, one of Admiral Anson's squadron. Written by himself / [John Byron]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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