First edition. 2 vols. Folding map, and 7 plates all rather foxed and each stamped on the obverse. 8vo. Original boards with new cloth back and corners, an ex-library copy with the North Devon Atheneum’s stamps on the titles and occasional random leaves. [iv], 332, 1; [iv], 256pp. London, Murray, 1827.
When the British Government sent a Commission to Bogota, the Capital of the newly Constituted State of Columbia, Colonel Hamilton was made first Commissioner. He travelled the country during the year 1823-25 and gives a most interesting first-hand account of the people and places and also records the prevalent political turmoil during his tour of duty.
