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    Reference 2901 (1000)
    Category Arctic;
    Author Tytler, Patrick Fraser
    Title HISTORICAL VIEW OF THE PROGRESS OF DISCOVERY ON THE MORE NORTHERN COASTS OF AMERICA. From the earliest period to the present time.With descriptive sketches of the natural history of the north American regions by James Wilson.
    Publishing Information Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd,1833
    Description 'Historical View of the Progress of Discovery on the More Northern Coasts of America, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time. By Patrick Fraser Tytler, Esq., F.R.S. & F.S.A with Descriptive Sketches of the Natural History of the North American Regions by James WIlson, Esq., F.R.S.E & M.W.S. To which is added an appendix, containing Remarks on the Late memoir of Sebastian Cabot, with a Vindication of Richard Hakluyt.2nd Edition: 444pp, [16pp publishers catalogue], illustrated, 1 folding map, vignette, 8 b/w drawings/engravings, some with tissue guards. Rebound, brown cloth covers with part of original binding acting as spine label. A general history of discovery, including the voyages of the Portuguese, French, and Spaniards; the Russian and English voyages; Hearne and Sir Alexander Mackenzie; Franklin and Beechey. The second half of the book deals with the natural history including quadrupeds, birds, fish, botany, and geological features. Patrick Fraser Tytler (1791-1849) practiced law for twenty years, and then devoted himself chiefly to his literary interests. While working on his masterpiece, "History of Scotland," he wrote a number of miscellaneous works, includng "Life of the Admirable Crichton," "Lives of Scottish Worthies," etc., as well as the text offered here, which went through numerous printings. The first edition is scarce. [Cox, II: p.526; Sabin: 97657]. Mechanics Institution stamp to title page and 1st page of main text otherwise contents clean. Some age toning, foxing, wrinkling to pages but still in a very good readable condition. Good.
    Price £55.00
    Keywords polar,qpolarq, arctic, polarbook, S1-Arc
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