William Dampier
1929, First Edition. London : John Lane The Bodley Head. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Library copy with some marks remaining. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Scattered foxing internally. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #420805
Physical description; xii, 257 pages, 9 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (black and white), folded maps (black and white) and portrait (black and white) ; 23 cm. Series; The Golden hind series. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Preface -- I. "Pirate and hydrographer" -- II. William Dampier serves the king -- III. He goes to the West Indies -- IV. Joins the buccaneers -- V. And singes the king of Spain's beard -- VI. He adventures to Africa and back -- VII. And circumnavigates the globe -- VIII. He makes a name in England -- IX. He explores Australia and New Guinea -- X. He is court-martialled but gets another command -- XI. He makes his last voyage -- XII. And slips his cable -- Authorities -- Index. Subjects; Dampier, William 1652-1715 ; Biography. Buccaneers. Hydrography. British Explorers.
Price: €21.00