Campbell Island, a lonely island to the south of New Zealand, in 52° 34' S. lat., and 169° 12' E. long. Though it rises to a height of 1498 feet, and is only 85 sq. m. in area, it is yet valuable on account of its harbours. It is also scientifically interesting, being volcanic, and displaying a rich and rare flora. Discovered in 1810, it served as an observatory during the Transit of Venus in 1874.
Campbell Island
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 2: Beaugency to Cataract, p. 686
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