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Since its foundation in 1846, the Hakluyt Society has published scholarly editions of primary records of voyages and travels. These are distributed to current members, and are illustrated with maps and plates. See www.hakluyt.com for more information.,

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03.09.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Taking Newton On Tour The travel diary of Martin Folkes (1690-1754), the only simultaneous president of the Royal Society and the Society of Antiquaries, provides a novel reading of the Grand Tour as a vehicle for scientif...

The latest volume from the Hakluyt Society will be available very soon: boydellandbrewer.com/book/taking-...

02.09.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lightning at sea in the 18th and 19th centuries Dr Sara Caputo's EGR Taylor lecture 2025 will discuss how lightning shaped the maritime world drawing on sources from Britain and western Europe.

A date for your diary: 9 October 2025, 6.30pm-7.45pm
EGR Taylor lecture: lightning at sea in the 18th and 19th centuries - Dr Sara Caputo

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22.08.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Hakluyt Society annual essay prize for graduate students The Hakluyt Society awards an annual essay prize of up to a total of Β£1,000. The competition is open to any registered or recent graduate students

Hakluyt Society Essay Prize 2026 - submissions now welcome, closing date 31 March 2026
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18.08.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Hakluyt Society Annual Lectures Video presentation of the Annual Lectures of the Hakluyt Society

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Dr ZoltΓ‘n Biedermann Hakluyt Society Annual Lecture 2025
β€˜Indigenous voices in the literature of travel and exploration’

18.08.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Taking place this evening at the Royal Asiatic Society, the Hakluyt Society Annual Lecture to be delivered by Professor Zoltan Biedermann β€˜Indigenous Voices in the literature of travel and exploration’.

18.06.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Future(s) of Travel Editing - Hakluyt-Linschoten Workshop Join us at the Hakluyt-Linschoten Workshop to explore the exciting future of travel editing together!

Register now for the "Futures of Travel Editing" workshop on Friday 4 July 2025, Royal Asiatic Society, London. Free registration for in-person or online attendance.

Registration (via Eventbrite): eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...

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