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Classic travel literature

HEARNE, Samuel.
Voyage du Fort du Prince de Galles dans la Baie de Hudson, a l'Océan Nord, Entrepris par ordre de la Compagnie de la Baie de Hudson, dans les années 1769, 1770, 1771 et 1772, et exécuté par terre, pour la découverte d'un passage au Nord-Quest. Traduit de l'Anglais.

With large folding map of the Hudson Bay, engraved by Blanchard, and 8 folding engraved plans and views.

With large folding map of the Hudson Bay, engraved by Blanchard, and 8 folding engraved plans and views.

With large folding map of the Hudson Bay, engraved by Blanchard, and 8 folding engraved plans and views.

With large folding map of the Hudson Bay, engraved by Blanchard, and 8 folding engraved plans and views.

With large folding map of the Hudson Bay, engraved by Blanchard, and 8 folding engraved plans and views.



Paris, Patris, An VII, (=1798). 2 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half calf. With large folding map of the Hudson Bay, engraved by Blanchard, and 8 folding engraved plans and views. LVIII, 373, (1 blank); 332, XXIX, (3) pp.

First French edition of this immortal classic of travel-literature and of Indian adventure. The fine engraved plans, after Hearne's design, show the courses of the rivers along which he travelled in search of a northwestern passage. The size of the large map is ca. 63 x 45 cm.

Fine copy of a famous work.- (Binding very sl. rubbed).
Sabin 31183; Henze II, 478; ff. Muller, America, 744; Chavanne 4634.

Related Subjects: America, North  Cartography  Northern Passage 

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