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The story of Pelorus Jack : the famous white dolphin which meets and pilots steamers in Cook's Strait, New Zealand

documentary heritage
  • Place
  • Other Id

    QL737.C4 STO (Library of Congress Call Number)

    79975 (Cat ID)

    149348 (DBTextworks system ID)

    77724 (Presto content ID)

  • Department

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type
  • Name/Title
    The story of Pelorus Jack : the famous white dolphin which meets and pilots steamers in Cook's Strait, New Zealand
  • Primary Maker

     T. Field (Author)

  • Contributor/Publisher
    A. G. Betts, Print.
  • Place
  • Date
    1910?
  • Physical Description

    8 unnumbered pages : illustrations, map ; 10 x 14 cm

  • Language
    English
  • Level of Current Record
    Bib record
  • Member Object

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  • Subject Category
  • Content
    Includes a copy of the 'Order in Council' passed by the government on the 26th September 1904, protecting Pelorus Jack.
  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Dolphins--New Zealand--Marlborough Sounds]

    Cover title. "Illustrated with the most recent photographs, and with sketch map of locality."

  • Subject Notes
    T. A. H. Field was an MP for Nelson in the early 20th century.
  • Collection Type
    Pamphlet Collection
  • Copyright
    All rights reserved
  • Last Update
    19 Dec 2023
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