HUISH (Robert).

The Last Voyage of Capt. Sir John Ross, Knt. R. N. to the Arctic Regions; for the Discovery of a North West Passage; Performed in the years 1829-30-31-32 and 33...

Frontispiece portrait, engraved titlepage, map, folding table, 6 engraved plates. Small 4to. Half black calf over cloth covered boards, gilt title to spine, bookplate to front pastedown. Upper joint a little weak. Some waterstaining to titlepage and frontis. portrait, tear to gutter of engraved frontis., scattered foxing throughout. [6],ii,716,44pp. London, John Saunders, 1835.

£250.00

Huish’s work was published as a cheaper alternative to Ross’s own publication, the official account of the voyage.

“It contains an historical survey of Arctic exploration; An account of Ross’ expedition of 1829-33; A dictionary of the Esquimaux language; Appendix, official and other papers relating to the investigation by the House of Commons of Ross’ conduct of the expedition; The position of the North Magnetic Pole and a critical assessment of Ross’ contribution to science…” - TPL.

TPL 1779. SABIN 33626. TOURVILLE 2219.

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