Narrative of a voyage around the world
1971, Fine Facsimile Reprint. Amsterdam, N. Israel; New York, Da Capo Press. An exceptional copy with mylar-sleeved simile vellum. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; Description: vi, xxvii, 2vols. (285,297pp) illus. 26 cm. Notes: Translation of Promenade autour du monde. Reprint of 1823 ed. Subjects: Freycinet, Louis Claude Desaulses de, 1779-1842. Uranie (Corvette)Physicienne (Corvette) Voyages around the world --History --19th century. Series: Bibliotheca Australiana, no. 45 Bibliotheca Australiana ; 45. Summary: The principal object of Freycinet's expedition was the investigation of the shape of the earth, and of the elements of terrestrial magnetism. After having visited the Cape of Good Hope, the expedition sailed to Western Australia and on to Hawaii. Over 50 pp. relate to Guam and nearly 100 to Hawaii. New South Wales was then visited also. Item #171300
ISBN: 9060720369
Price: €45.00