This handwritten journal records the journey of the Englishman Henry Brooke from England to Australia aboard the Lord Warden. The journal is largely an account of the seafaring life, with reference to daily weather, animal sightings, and social events onboard the ship. There are 27 pen and ink illustrations, all of which relate to the material discussed in the journal.

According to the manuscript, Brooke is English. It is unclear whether or not he settled in Australia.

100 leaves : paper of various kinds, ill. ; 157 x 123 mm. bound to 164 x 131 mm.

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