An Island Unto Itself: William Dampier and New Holland

Hesperian Press, 1988. Hardcover. Near Fine. WEST AUSTRALIANA ExplorationIn the wake of William Dampier: a record of surveys and investigations made by the author to trace the routes followed by Dampier in New Holland -- Route of the Cygnet reconstructed from Dampier's information and from maritime researchers in the Kimberleys -- The landfall in New Holland -- King's description of his unplanned, terrifying passage to Cygnet Bay -- The Abrolhos Islands and the landfall near the Murchison River -- Shark Bay -- Dampier's scientific site on Dirk Hartog Island -- Departure to survey Shark Bay -- Part Three: Dampier's description of New Holland in 4 documents; Observations on Western Australian flora made by William Dampier by Dr N. G. Marchant -- End notes -- List of Dampier's published works. xvi, 208 p. : ill., facsims., maps ; 23 cm. First Edition #161123 (Name on fep.) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Hardcover Near Fine