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A23821 An account of a voyage from Archangel in Russia, in the year 1697 of the ship and company wintering near the North Cape in the latitude of 71, their manner of living, and what they suffered by the extream cold : also, remarkable observations of the climate, country and inhabitants : together with a chart, describing the place where they lay, land in view, soundings, &c. / by Tho. Allison, commander of the ship ; published at the request of the Russia Company, chiefly for the benefit of those who sail that way ... Allison, Thomas, fl. 1697. 1699 (1699) Wing A1217; ESTC R14608 48,910 136

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