The Essex Chronicle, Pub, . [in Ms.] On Board ’the Essex’ On Her Homeward Voyage, Melbourne To England, 1864, Ed. By J. W. Whitcomb

This rare manuscript was published on board the Essex during her voyage from Melbourne to England in 1864. The chronicle offers a firsthand account of life on board the vessel during the voyage. Edited by J.W. Whitcomb, the manuscript provides a fascinating insight into the daily life, the hardships, and the adventures encountered during the voyage.

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