The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders by Ernest Scott
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His illness.
Death of Flinders. His last words. Treatment of his widow by the Admiralty. CHAPTER 28. CHARACTERISTICS. Personality. Portraits. Flinders' commanding look. Geniality. Conversational powers. Gentleness. Kindness to wounded French officer. Advice to young officers. An eager student. The husband. CHAPTER 29. THE NAVIGATOR. Technical writings. The marine barometer. Variations in the compass. Praise of other navigators. Love for his work. CHAPTER 30. THE NAMING OF AUSTRALIA. |
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