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Gillespie, B. Guild

On Story Seas - The Triumphs and Torments of Captain George Vancouver

Horsdal & Schubart Publishers Ltd., 1992

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Year of publication
1992
ISBN
0920663125
Place of printing
Victoria, BC Canada
Author
Gillespie, B. Guild
Publishers
Horsdal & Schubart Publishers Ltd.
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Keyword
A tale of triumphant will over daunting odds, of daring dreams over insidious decline. Captain George, Vancouver circumnavigated the globe between 1790 and 1795, despite outstanding achievements, was rebuffed and persecuted by powerful lords upon returning, Biography British Columbia Travel, Exploration & Adventure
Binding description
S Paperback
State of preservation
Fair
Languages
English
Binding
Softcover
First edition
Yes

Description

298 pages including bibliography and index. Black and white illustrations, maps and drawings. "A tale of triumphant will over daunting odds, of daring dreams over insidious decline." - from back cover. "Captain George Vancouver circumnavigated the globe between 1790 and 1795, despite outstanding achievements, was rebuffed and persecuted by powerful lords upon returning to London. A true story as told by John Vancouver, George's oldest brother." - from inside cover. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. A worthy reading copy. Book
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