A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV, by George Anson, Esq; Afterwards Lord Anson. Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships Sent Upon an Expedition to the South-Seas.
London: Bowyer et al, 1776.
Compiled from His Papers and Materials By Richard Walter. 42 copper-plates, (comprised of 4 maps, 9 plans or charts, and 29 views), all but one are folding, pp. xx, 417, [iii]. Thick 4to, contemporary polished tan calf with red leather spine label; hinges dry, discoloration to spine and edges of covers with some scratches and scuffing. The margins are quite wide and the pages very clean with a small amount of offsetting. London: W. Bowyer, J. Nichols, W. Strahan, J.F. And C. Rivington, T. Davies, et al, 1776. Fifteenth Edition. Very good (+).
George Anson (1697-1762) was a British Admiral known for his trip around the world. The book, compiled from notes by Richard Walter, details Anson's circumnavigational adventures during the War of Jenkins' Ear between Britain and Spain. Anson's task was to intercept Spanish ships and their cargo from the New World. During the voyage, Anson captured a Spanish galleon with a cargo worth 500,000 pounds and sacked Paita, Peru. Although he started out with eight ships, he returned with only one. Later in life, he became Admiral of the British Fleet and fought in the Seven Years' War.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Language: English
Price: $2,200.00
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