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The merchant of the Zeehaen : Isaac Gilsemans and the voyages of Abel Tasman
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The merchant of the Zeehaen : Isaac Gilsemans and the voyages of Abel Tasman

by Grahame Anderson

An account of Abel Tasman's 1642-43 voyages of exploration and the pivotal role of cartographer Isaac Gilsemans. The text highlights Gilsemans' work as an illustrator and explorer, particularly his documentation of coastal profiles of the lands visited.

Accession 17223 ISBN 0909010757 Publisher Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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