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A Narrative of the Expedition to the Rivers Orinoco and Apure, in South America; Which Sailed from England in November 1817, and Joined the Patriotic Forces in Venezuela and Caraccas
by HIPPISLEY, G
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London. John Murray. 1819. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine. 8vo, 21cm, the First Edition,xix,[1,errata],653,[1]pp. with additional errata slip tipped in, foxed,some toning, title page expertly restored, rebound in contemporary style quarter calf, gilt ruled and decorated raised bands, full gilt decorations in the panels, two plain panels with center gilt decorations,dark crimson leather label gilt, matched marbled boards, a fine copy thus attractively bound, rare. (cgc) Hippisley served as a colonel in the First Venezuelan Hussars, as part of the British brigade sent to South America to assist in the war for independence in Venezuela. The account includes a description of the voyage to South America, with stops at St.Bartholomew, Grenada, St. Lucia, and other points in the Caribbean. The appendix prints a list of the officers of the First Venezuelan Hussars,as well as other documents, orders, etc., issued by Venezuelan leaders,including Bolivar. A fascinating account of South American independence movements, Bolivar, etc., notwithstanding Sabin's assertion that Lord Byron used the book to put himself to sleep. "An esteemed and scarce work" - Palau. Sabin 31988. Palau 114859.
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- Title
- A Narrative of the Expedition to the Rivers Orinoco and Apure, in South America; Which Sailed from England in November 1817, and Joined the Patriotic Forces in Venezuela and Caraccas
- Author
- HIPPISLEY, G
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
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- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- London. John Murray. 1819
- Weight
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- Keywords
- VOYAGE TRAVEL EXPEDITION EXPLORATION JOURNEY SOUTH AMERICA VENEZUELA BOLIVAR INDEPENDENCE GRENADA SAINT LUCIA BARTHOLMEW
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