"Narrative of a Voyage in the South Seas", 1829

"Narrative of a Voyage in the South Seas", 1829 Peter Dillon (English, 1788–1847). "Narrative and Successful Result of a Voyage in the South Seas, Performed by Order of the Government of British India, to Ascertain the Actual Fate of La Perouse’s Expedition; Interspersed with Accounts of the Religion, Manners, Customs, and Cannibal Practices of the South Sea Islanders." London: Hurst, Chance, and Co., 1829. Two volumes, 8vo. La Perouse’s expedition vanished in 1788 after leaving from Australia. This being the account of what occurred and how it was determined, with foldouts (one hand-colored) and plate. Rebound in 3/4 black polished Morocco leather over blue boards, with ribbed and gilt-lettered spine and covers and mottled colored endpapers. Approximate dimensions: Each: 8 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (21.9 x 14.3 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Marietta, GA.

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