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Voyages and travels.

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Álbum de viaje

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 321
Scope and Content

On July 13, 1842, Eusebio and Antonio Guiteras Font embarked on a three year voyage that took them from their home in Matanzas to the United States, Canada, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, the Holy Land, and Eygpt. The collections consists of three journals written by Eusebio. It contains detailed notes of the journey along with memorabilia from the trip.

Dates: 1842-1845

Autobiography of William H. Raynes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0481
Abstract

Autobiography of William H. Raynes, the first person to successfully grow the Tung tree in Florida. He describes his activities as a ship surgeon, including experiences in the Crimean War and sailing various places including New Zealand, South America and Africa. He also describes his efforts working with citrus and tung trees in Florida in the later years of his life.

Dates: Circa 1906