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Thomas Cavendish circumnavigated the world in 1586-88
it offered European readers a rare and detailed account of Chinese silk manufacture and mulberry cultivation
he is accompanied by bearers carrying staves
with China
he moved to Asia in 1819 - and would stay there for over 35 years until 1856
One of the Eariest works on the Moa - Dedication copy by Gideon Mantell to John Tomes - "Notice of the remains of the Dinornis and other Birds" - 1850 Book Thomas Cavendish circumnavigated the world"Notice of the Remains of the Dinornis and other Birds, and of Fossils and Rock Specimens, recently collected by Walter Mantell, Esq. In the Middle Island of New Zealand" By Gideon Algernon Mantell, Esq., LLD., FRS. LS. GS. etc. London 1850 Complete pamphlet With Dedication: "J. Tomes F. R. S with the Author's kind regards" A kiwi bird graces the title page to this beautiful dedication copy of one of the earliest tracts on Moa. This copy is signed by
