A Voyage round the World. Containing an Account of Captain Dampier's Expedition into the South-Seas in the Ship St. George, in the Years 1703 and 1704. Together with the Author's voyage from Amapalla on the West-Coast of Mexico, to East-India
1969, Fine Facsimile Reprint. Amsterdam: Nico Press; New York: Da Capo. An exceptional copy, gilt-blocked on simile vellum boards - mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new, still in publisher's protective wrapping.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 300 pages; Description: [24], 300 [i.e.302], [18] p., [14] leaves of plates, fold-out maps ; 19 cm. Notes: P.302 misnumbered 300. Includes index. Originally published: London : printed by W. Botham, for James Knapton, 1707. Subjects: Subject: Dampier, William, 1652-1715 --Journeys --Early works to 1800. Voyages around the world --Early works to 1800. Natural history --Early works to 1800. America --Discovery and exploration --travel literature --Early works to 1800. Summary: Funnell published the first account of Dampier's expedition round the world. His narrative contains much that was disapproved of by Dampier. Item #171328
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