The Last Voyage of Capt. Sir John Ross, Knt. R. N. to the Arctic Regio

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.

Stock No.

226612

Enquire

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...

Mailing List