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Hall, Basil
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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).
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Hall, Basil'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/h/hall-basil.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Hall, Basil'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/h/hall-basil.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
