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Chamisso

Naturalist and poet who accompanied a Russian expedition.

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First appearance: xviii tahiti and new zealand

Chamisso shows up with force in Keeling Island: Coral Formations. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Described the natural history of a lagoon-island in the Radack Archipelago, noting similarities to Keeling Island.
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  • Scholars and explorers referenced
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