A Yachting Cruise in the South Seas.
- London: Henry S. King and Co., 1875
London: Henry S. King and Co., 1875. (13), 221 pp. Sepia toned photo plates.
A witty and informative look at the South Seas, and cruising as it was practiced in the Victorian era. Wood stopped at Rotuma, the Fijis, the Solomons and the Carolines, among other places. Toy notes that he was a stout champion of the natives and opposed to the destruction of their way of life by missionaries, traders, blackbirders and other agents of so-called civilization. Toy - 693. Illustrated with 6 autotype photos. This is a fine copy in original decorated binding with text and plates in excellent condition. Unusual thus.
A witty and informative look at the South Seas, and cruising as it was practiced in the Victorian era. Wood stopped at Rotuma, the Fijis, the Solomons and the Carolines, among other places. Toy notes that he was a stout champion of the natives and opposed to the destruction of their way of life by missionaries, traders, blackbirders and other agents of so-called civilization. Toy - 693. Illustrated with 6 autotype photos. This is a fine copy in original decorated binding with text and plates in excellent condition. Unusual thus.
Details
Title
A Yachting Cruise in the South Seas.
Author
Wood, C.F.
Condition
Unknown
Publisher
Henry S. King and Co.: London
Date
1875