Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. — Volume 1 Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition.

** "Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley" by John Macgillivray is a 19th-century tale of adventure. It recounts the H.M.S. Rattlesnake's scientific mission from 1846 to 1850, charting the seas of New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, and Australia. With Captain Owen Stanley at the helm, the crew faces the unknown and the account emphasizes both the thrill of discovery and the challenges of maritime exploration. The story highlights the pre-voyage preparations, sailing from Plymouth, and brief stops at exotic locations, such as Madeira and Rio de Janeiro, while engaging the reader with environmental observations, interactions with Indigenous populations, and a view into historical navigation methods. **