Colnett, James

A Voyage to the South Atlantic and Round Cape Horn into the Pacific Ocean, for the Purpose of Extending the Spermaceti Whale Fisheries, and Other Objects of Commerce, by Ascertaining the Ports, Bays, Harbours, and Anchoring Berths in Certain Islands and Coasts in Those Seas at Which the Ships of the British Merchants Might Be Refitted

Amsterdam / New York Nico Israel / Da Capo 1968, Facsimile Reprint of 1798 London Edition. (Hardcover issued without dust jacket) xviii,179pp. As new. Quarto (26x20cm) with 2 plates and 7 maps. Bound in simulated vellum. Colnett, Captain of the 'Rattler', visited the Galapagos Islands twice, and also explored the coasts of Chile and Peru. As he had accompanied Cook on his last voyage, Colnett frequently discusses his old commander in the course of his narrative. Series: Bibliotheca Australiana 36.

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