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	Author:	Baldwin, Loammi, 1780-1838	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Loammi Baldwin diary, 9 September 1823 - 29 November 1823
	Dates:	1823
	Abstract:	The Diary of Loammi Baldwin (September 9 – November 29, 1823) chronicles a portion of Baldwin's trip to Europe where he observed European canals and other internal improvements. Baldwin was a leading civil engineer in antebellum America, and he traveled to Europe to learn about tested methods and good practices that he could bring back to America. The journal begins with Baldwin departing London for Dover and follows his trip through Holland and France. The diary contains numerous sketches of machinery, including carriages, canals, locks, boats, and steam-engine parts. There are also observations on European cities, towns, and customs. Many of the canal sketches are elaborate and detailed. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.B189
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Americans Abroad \| Business and Skilled Trades \| Engineering \| International Travel \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	Art \| Scientific Data \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Canals -- Belgium. \| Canals -- Design and construction. \| Canals -- England. \| Canals -- France. \| Canals -- Netherlands. \| Technology - History

	Author:	Michaux, André, 1746-1802	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Botanical journal in North America, 1787-1796
	Dates:	1787-1796
	Abstract:	The Collection consists of nine small journals Andre Michaux kept as he traveled throughout North America. His travels took him to places as far and wide as the Caribbean, Kentucky, and Hudson's Bay. The journal has been printed in APS's Proceedings 26 (1889):1. The Kentucky travels can be found in Reuben G. Thwaites' Early Western Travels, 1748-1846. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.580.M58
	Extent:	9 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Travel
	Genre:	Scientific Data \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Botany \| Botany -- North America. \| Discoveries in geography.

	Author:	Pursh, Frederick, 1774-1820	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Journal of a botanical excursion in the Northeastern parts of Pennsylvania and in the state of New York, 1807
	Dates:	1807
	Abstract:	This volume contains the travel journal of Frederick Pursh, a patron of Benjamin Smith Barton, during his journey from Philadelphia throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and New York. Although the excursion was for botanical research, Pursh's diary entries record many other details, including comments on the state of roads, the people he met, the towns he visited, and the natural environment. There are two sketches in the volume. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.580.P97
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Colony and State Specific History \| Natural history \| Pennsylvania History \| Travel
	Genre:	Scientific Data \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Botany -- New York (State) \| Botany -- Pennsylvania.

	Author:	Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Meteorological observations, 1784-1805
	Dates:	1784-1805
	Abstract:	This collection contains two volumes of David Rittenhouse's daily diaries. The first volume contains meteorological data for 1792. The second volume is more content rich and covers the period in 1785 during which he traveled west to determine the boundaries of Pennsylvania. These records include observations on the environment, daily expenses, and other travel-related recordings. There are also various sketches, calculations, and other notes in these volumes. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.R51d
	Extent:	2 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Pennsylvania History \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	Meteorological Data \| Scientific Data \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Meteorology -- Observations -- Pennsylvania.