The Voyage of the Beagle · Character
Dr. Dieffenbach
Naturalist who studied New Zealand flora and fauna.
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Also known as Dr. E. Dieffenbach
First appearance: xviii tahiti and new zealand
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Noted for confirming the belief that ships bring disease in the Chatham Islands and New Zealand.
Dr. Dieffenbach first appears in 0021 xviii tahiti and new zealand.
In Endnotes: Noted for confirming the belief that ships bring disease in the Chatham Islands and New Zealand.
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