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Paper, Abstract of the book 'An account of the islands of Orkney' by James Wallace

Reference number: CLP/22i/46

Date: 1701

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Essay on the Thule of the ancients is added.

Subject: Geography, History

Reference number
CLP/22i/46
Earliest possible date
1701
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
3 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, Abstract of the book 'An account of the islands of Orkney' by James Wallace, 1701, CLP/22i/46, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_22i_46/paper-abstract-of-the-book-an-account-of-the-islands-of-orkney-by-james-wallace, accessed on 16 January 2026

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