Author: PORTLOCK, NATHANIEL (1748?-1817)
Title: A voyage round the world; but more particularly to the north-west coast of America
Description: Amsterdam; N Israel: New York: Da Capo Press 1968. Fine Facsimile Reprint. An exceptional copy with mylar-sleeved simile vellum. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective wrapping.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 384 pages; Physical desc. : xii.384. xlp.plates : maps (part fold). port. : Series: Bibliotheca Australiana # 43. Notes: Another account of the voyage was published the same year. with almost the same title. claiming to be by Captain George Dixon. but in fact by William Beresford. and edited by Dixon. Subjects: Beresford. William. fl. 1788. The King George (Ship). The Queen Charlotte (Ship). Voyages around the world - Early works to 1800. Pacific Ocean - Discovery and exploration - Early works to 1800. Summary: Portlock was captain of the King George. which. accompanied by the Queen Charlotte under Dixon. successfully completed this major journey of exploration. Portlock's account of the venture enhances and broadens the perspective provided by Dixon's narrative.Weight in Kg appr.:

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