Description: 1780 Captain Cook NEW ZEALAND Tonga WAR Boats Australia Pacific Voyages MAP The best book of its kind! A rare book La Harpe’s ‘General History of Voyages’! This extensive work was begun by La Harpe, and, after the first 21 volumes, was completed by several other historians. Not only does this work describe the geography of specific voyages, but it covers the sciences, commerce, religion, and customs of people groups from Africa, Asia, Americas, and Pacific Islands. According to Sabin, La Harpe’s ‘Voyages’ is“a work that has met with greater success than any other of the same kind; the fidelity of the narration, the striking details of adventures, and the lively pictures of manners, etc., it presents, will always give it a peculiar and lasting merit. Contains all the early voyages of America.” These volumes include some of the most popular voyages of the 18th-century including Captain Cook’s famous expeditions! It is illustrated with folding plates of important scenes from these expeditions including · Head Warrior from New Zealand· Pirogue of War; New Zealand battle boat (folding)· Indoor dance of the Island of Ulietea (folding)· Landing of Middleburgh on the Island of Amis/Tonga (folding)· Man from Easter Island· St. Christine island natives, Chief· Impressive folding map of the Pacific Ocean Item number: #16689Price: $750 La HARPE, Jean-François Abrégé de l'histoire générale des voyages. A Paris : Hôtel de Thou, 1780. Details: · Collation: Complete with all pages – 3 tomeso Vol. 20 – [4], 490, [2]o Vol. 21 – [2], 671, [1]o Vol. 22 – [4], 56; 558o 12 engraved plates, maps· References: Brunet III, 771; Sabin 38632· Language: French · Binding: Leather; tight & secure· Size: ~8in X 5.25in (20.5cm x 13.5cm) Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 16689
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Year Printed: 1780
Topic: Travel
Binding: Leather
Region: Europe
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: La HARPE, Jean-François
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: French
Publisher: Hôtel de Thou
Place of Publication: Paris
Special Attributes: Illustrated
