Scenes, Incidents, and Adventures in the Pacific Ocean or the Islands of the Australasian Seas, During the Cruise of the Clipper "Margaret Oakley" under the command of Capt. Benjamin Morrell

Book Description

Hardcover. Harper & Bros., New York 1844, 1st edition. 8vo, 372pp, folding plate of Canton, woodblock ills. throughout. Jacob's book records Morrell's fifth and sixth voyages. In 1834 Jacobs, serving aboard the MARGARET OAKLEY, set out for trading and exploring in the South Seas. When Morrell caught a fever and died, Jacobs returned to the United States and wrote the present book. It includes a full account of the exploration of the small Pacific islands, Papua, Banda, Mindoro, Sooloo, and China Seas, the Manner & Customs of the Inhabitants. Tasteful modern blue cloth binding, tiny corner waterstain to last few pages. Spence 623.

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