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Fourth Edition. London: John and Paul Knapton, 1748. Compiled from Papers and other Material of…George Lord Anson, and published under his Direction by Richard Walter. 8vo. [24],[1]-548pp. Fair-Good. Contemporary calf darkened, ribbed 6-panel spine lacking label, edges moderately worn, hinges cracked, cords secure, occasional small stains. Lacks two maps (Chart of Southern Part of South America, and Part of the Pacific Ocean). Frontis map intact, Chart Showing the Track of the Centurion Round the World; paper repair to short tear at the inserted edge, later hand-coloring, few spots in margin. Pages 184-5 stained, short tear to one margin. At the time of the voyage, Britain was at war with Spain. Richard Walter was the Chaplain of his Majesty's ship the Centurion commanded by Lord George Anson, which was sent on the mission to capture or disrupt possessions in the Pacific Ocean held by the Spanish Empire, during which the ship circumnavigated the world. Diseases caused a considerable loss of life; only 188 men survived of the 1,854 who started the voyage. The great interest in the text led to four editions published in 1748. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; [24],548 pages. Seller Inventory # 10896
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