Title The Narrative of the Honourable John Byron (Commodore in a Late Expedition Round the World), Containing an Account of the Great Distresses Suffered by Himself and His Companions on the Coast of Patagonia, from the Year 1740, till Their Arrival in England, 1746. With a Description of St. Jago de Chili, and the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants. Also a Relation of the Lots of the Wager Man of War, One of Admiral Anson's Squadron. The Second Edition.
Binding Hardcover
Edition Second Edition
Publisher London Printed for S. Baker and G. Leigh 1768
Seller ID 269
viii, 257pp. Old calf, spine rebacked and with red leather label lettered in gold. Engraved frontispiece. There is also an added engraved plate with the interview between Commodore Byron and the natives of Patagonia. The upper edge of the half title is partially torn, boards are fairly worn especially at corners, some toning to text block, and a few leaves folded at corner. A good+ copy. Sabin 9730.; Octavo
