Thomas Salmon (historian)

Thomas Salmon (1679–1767) was an English historical and geographical writer.

[1] In 1739–40 Salmon accompanied George Anson on his voyage round the world.

Francis Hargrave, in a preface to the 4th edition, was explicit about Salmon's involvement in the 1738 Critical Review of the Trials.

He commented also on the effect of Salmon's Tory politics on the work; and (positively) on the sourcing he provided for some of the material.

His initial shaping of the collection persisted across numerous later editions.