Author: DILLON, PETER (1785-1847)
Title: Narrative of la perouse's expedition
Description: Amsterdam : N Israel 1972. Fine Facsimile Reprint. An exceptional copy; now mylar-sleeved in simile vellum. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 0 pages; Physical desc.: 2v. (302. 436pp) Bibliotheca Australia #54 Fronts. plates. fold. map. 22 cm. Subjects: La Perouse. Jean-Francois de Galaup. comte de. 1741-1788 Oceania. Rep. of 1829 London ed. Summary: The result of this voyage was the solving of the mysterious loss of La Pérouse and his expedition. After having found articles which once belonged to La Pérouse. Dillon was appointed by the Bengal Government to the survey vessel Research for further investigation. He found the wreck of one of La Pérouse's ships and brought the news back to Dumont d'Urville. who was then staying at Hobart Town.ISBN: 9060721004. Weight in Kg appr.:

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