A Voyage to the South Sea, and round the world in the years 1708 to 1711 by Cooke, Edward - 1969

Amsterdam; N Israel: New York Da Capo Press, 1969. Fine Facsimile Reprint. An exceptional copy with mylar-sleeved simile vellum. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective wrapping.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 0 pages; Physical desc.: 2 vol. ; 8°. (432, 528 pp) Series: Bibliotheca Australiana # 51, 52. Notes: Originally published London, 1712. Containing a journal of all memorable transactions during the said voyage ... a description of the American coasts from Terra del Fuego ... to California ... an historical account of all those countries from the best authors ... Wherein an account is given of Mr. Alexander Selkirk his manner of living ... during the four years and four months he liv'd upon the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandes. Illustrated with cuts and maps. Summary: Edward Cooke was second captain on board the Dutchess, on a richly rewarding buccaneering expedition round the world. It is generally supposed that De Foe took his 'Robinson Crusoe' from the account here given of Alex. Selkirk. The second half of # 52 contains sailing directions for the American coasts..