A Voyage Round the World, 1785--88, performed by M. de la Peyrouse, to which are added (with separate title pages) a Voyage to California by Don Antonio Maurelle; and an Abstract of the Voyage of Capt. George Vancouver. by La Peyrouse, ( Jean Francois) - 1801
by La Peyrouse, ( Jean Francois)
A Voyage Round the World, 1785--88, performed by M. de la Peyrouse, to which are added (with separate title pages) a Voyage to California by Don Antonio Maurelle; and an Abstract of the Voyage of Capt. George Vancouver.
by La Peyrouse, ( Jean Francois)
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- Hardcover
12mo, 18 cm. vi-333 pp.
First American edition of both the La Perouse and Vancouver voyages, and one of the earliest Pacific voyage books to have been published in America. This is an anonymous compilation from the reports of Milet-Mireau and Vancouver. Hill 976. Forbes 331. Ferguson 333. Bound in original sheep, rebacked, with original spine label. Pages evenly tanned. A scarce book in very good condition.
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Bookseller
Ten Pound Island Book Co.
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- Book Condition Used
- Quantity Available 1
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher Joseph Bumstead
- Place of Publication Boston
- Date Published 1801
- Keywords Nautical, Maritime, Voyages and Travels, Exploration