Narrative of a Visit to Brazil, Chile, Peru, and the Sandwich Islands
- Hardcover
- London: Charles Knight, 1825
London: Charles Knight, 1825. First edition. Hardcover. Fine. 8vo. xii,(2),478pp. Four colored aquatint plates and a folding map of the Sandwich Islands. Magnificent binding by J. R. Mitchell in full crimson morocco. The spine in six compartments, gilt, separated by raised bands, gilt. Gilt rolls and rules on the boards, floral gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers. The textblock untrimmed. Occasional trance of age toning, some foxing on the map, else a fine, bright copy. Publisher's ads in rear dated 1825.
Mathison provides detailed descriptions of Rio de Janeiro, Valparaiso, Lima, and Honolulu. The book offers valuable insights into the political and social climate of South America and the Pacific Islands during the early years of their independence. He also takes a keen interest in culture, documenting customs, traditions, and everyday life.
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Details
Title
Narrative of a Visit to Brazil, Chile, Peru, and the Sandwich Islands
Author
Mathison, Gilbert Farquhar
Binding
Hardcover
Condition
Fine
Publisher
Charles Knight: London
Date
1825
Edition
First edition