George Anson / Voyage Round the World In the Years DMCCXL I II III IV Two 1776

Description: A Voyage Round the World In the Years DMCCXL, I, II, III, IV (Two Volumes) Author: Anson, George and Walter, Richard Title: A Voyage Round the World In the Years DMCCXL, I, II, III, IV (Two Volumes) Publication: Edinburgh: Gavin Alston, 1776 Description: Small 8vo. xxvi, 27-248; [2], 3-274 pp. Compiled from Anson's Papers and Materials by Richard Walter, M. A., Chaplain of the Ship the Centurion, in that Expedition. Large folding world map titled "A Chart, Shewing The Track of the Centurion round the World". Portrait engraving of Lord Anson laid in.Contemporary brown leather covers; read and black gilt lettered labels and gilt decoration on spines. General wear to extremties and joints; a very good set. The official account of Anson's voyage to disrupt Spanish shipping in the Pacific. "This compilation has long occupied a distinguished position as a masterpiece of descriptive travel. Anson's voyage appears to have been the most popular book of maritime adventure of the eighteenth century" (Hill, Pacific Voyages #1817).Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson, PC, FRS (1697 - 1762) was a British Royal Navy officer, politician and peer from the Anson family, best known for his trip around the world. In September 1740, Anson embarked on a four-year voyage around the world, considered one of the great tales of naval heroism. The story, compiled from notes by Richard Walter, details Anson's circumnavigational adventures during the War of Jenkins' Ear between Britain and Spain. Seller ID: 22244 Subject: Travel & Exploration Carpe Diem Fine Books Monterey, CA Carpe Diem Fine Books has been in business since 1995 and are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Our inventory offers a range of general antiquarian and collectible books and related materials in all fields. We have a particular interest in the history and literature of California and the American West. Located in a charming 1930's Carmel-stone building in historic downtown Monterey, we are open by appointment and by chance. Our Guarantee Any purchase can be returned for any reason; we will (cheer)fully refund the purchase price if notified within 30 days of receipt and the book(s) is returned in the same condition. Shipping charges will also be refunded if the book has been incorrectly described. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. Delivery typically takes a week, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will send you a prompt refund of any overpayment. International Buyers We ship internationally. Please contact us for an exact price. Payment We prefer Paypal. Sales tax will be added to orders shipped to California residents (8.75%) Feedback Thank you again for your recent order; we trust you are pleased with your purchase. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 920 USD

Location: Monterey, California

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