WOODARD: Relation of the misfortunes and... - Lot 327 - Vermot et Associés

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WOODARD: Relation of the misfortunes and... - Lot 327 - Vermot et Associés
WOODARD: Relation of the misfortunes and captivity for two years and five months of Captain David Woodard, and four of his companions, in the isle of Celebes, situated below the equinox; with a description of that isle, of its productions, and of the manners and customs of its inhabitants; followed by several interesting accounts of modern wrecks. Buisson, 1805. In-8 half brown basane, spine smoothly decorated (headbands and corners worn, one hinge cracked) Illustrated with a portrait and two folding maps. The two plates are missing. First edition of the French translation (Boucher de la Richarderie V, pp. 173-184, unknown to Chadenat and Monglond). Authentic account of his journey and description of the western part of the island of Sulawesi: Products, climate, manners and customs of the Malays. Related to the suite : D'Anglas de Praviel : Relation nouvelle et impartiale du naufrage de la frégate La Méduse. 1818, 64 pages.
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