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<p> Explorer and miscellaneous writer, born in Edinburgh, son of Sir James Hall of Dunglass, a noted chemist and geologist; rose to be a post-captain in the navy, and in 1816 made a voyage of discovery on the coast of the [[Corea]] and the Great Loo Choo Islands, his account of which forms a fascinating and highly popular book of travel; during 1820-22 he commanded the <i> [[Conway]] </i> on the W. coast of South America, and his published journals covering that period of Spain's struggle with her colonies are of considerable historical value; "Travels in North [[America]] in 1827-28" is an entertaining record of travel; was also author of some tales, &c.; he died insane (1788-1844). </p> | <p> Explorer and miscellaneous writer, born in Edinburgh, son of Sir James Hall of Dunglass, a noted chemist and geologist; rose to be a post-captain in the navy, and in 1816 made a voyage of discovery on the coast of the [[Corea]] and the Great Loo Choo Islands, his account of which forms a fascinating and highly popular book of travel; during 1820-22 he commanded the <i> [[Conway]] </i> on the W. coast of South America, and his published journals covering that period of Spain's struggle with her colonies are of considerable historical value; "Travels in North [[America]] in 1827-28" is an entertaining record of travel; was also author of some tales, &c.; he died insane (1788-1844). </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_74490"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/hall,+basil Basil Hall from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | <ref name="term_74490"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/hall,+basil Basil Hall from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:29, 15 October 2021
Basil Hall [1]
Explorer and miscellaneous writer, born in Edinburgh, son of Sir James Hall of Dunglass, a noted chemist and geologist; rose to be a post-captain in the navy, and in 1816 made a voyage of discovery on the coast of the Corea and the Great Loo Choo Islands, his account of which forms a fascinating and highly popular book of travel; during 1820-22 he commanded the Conway on the W. coast of South America, and his published journals covering that period of Spain's struggle with her colonies are of considerable historical value; "Travels in North America in 1827-28" is an entertaining record of travel; was also author of some tales, &c.; he died insane (1788-1844).
