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2 Volumes. [51]+812 pages; [11]+732 pages. Folio (12 1/4" x 8 3/4") bound in leather with raised bands and red label with gilt lettering to spine. First published in 1656-7 (Madrid), Domingo Garcia Morras. This is the second edition. Fray Gaspar de Villarroel joined the order of Saint Augustine in 1607 and occupied a chair of Theology at the University of San Marcos, where he published biblical commentaries and sermons. He was bishop of Santiago, Chile, from 1638 to 1652. He wrote his principal work in Chile, the Govierno eclesiastico pacifico, which describes the different functions of Church and State and includes a wealth of historical information concerning the Spanish American world, (including an extensive description of the disastrous earthquake of 1647). When discussing controversial issues such as polygamy and cannibalism among the Araucan Indians, bishop Villarroel examined different points of view and reached surprisingly tolerant conclusions while also displaying a curious cultural…
Read More A defence of the Scots settlement at Darien. With an answer to the Spanish memorial against it. And arguments to prove that it is the interest of England to join with the Scots, and protect it. To which is added, a description of the country, and a particular account of the Scots colony. by Foyer, Archibald, supposed author - 1699
by Foyer, Archibald, supposed author
A defence of the Scots settlement at Darien. With an answer to the Spanish memorial against it. And arguments to prove that it is the interest of England to join with the Scots, and protect it. To which is added, a description of the country, and a particular account of the Scots colony.
by Foyer, Archibald, supposed author
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As the 1690s wound down the lords and and burghers of Scotland dreamed of an overseas empire such as Spain, England, Portugal, and the Dutch had, and to this end came into existence the Company of Scotland for Trading to Africa and the Indies. Chartered in 1695 and with a coffer of some £400,000, it established a colony ("Darien") on the Caribbean coast of what is now Panama, a worse location being hard to conceive. Even today that site is virtually uninhabited.
Trouble plagued the enterprise from the arrival of the first Scots in 1698 and it fairly shortly collapsed for lack of supplies, malaria, other diseases, internal dissension, a nonexistent trading base, and the might of the Spanish military in the region. The wreck of the scheme led to an economic crisis at home which in turn helped enable the 1707 Act of Unification.
The vast bulk of this work attempts to convince the English to support the Scots' enterprise and cites political, religious, social, and economic reasons for doing so; clearly, the Scots knew that English naval might in particular would be essential for the success of the scheme. Beyond this, however, a section (pp. 42 to 51) addresses the natural history, native population, agricultural commodities, and indigenous industry of the region; and the work ends with an account of the Scots' settlement, the buildings erected there, and its intercourse with the indigenous people.
Authorship of this work is problematic: It is signed "Philo-Caledon" at the end of the dedication and three other names have have been proposed as possible authors in addition to Foyer's George Ridpath, Andrew Fletcher, and John Hamilton (2nd Baron Belhaven). Added to the conundrum of authorship, the work was produced in four editions in the same year, each having different numbers of pages, each with a different signature scheme, none with a publisher, and this one without even a place of publication!
Wing (rev. ed.) F2047; Sabin 78211; Alden & Landis 699/9; ESTC R18505 ; and Halkett & Laing II:32. 20th-century half dark brown crushed morocco with brown linen sides. This copy has all the hallmarks of having once been through a British bookseller's "hospital": all leaves are dust-soiled or age-toned; all leaves are uncut but some have been extended and others not, and some leaves with torn margins (but not all) have had lost paper restored; all such repairs and extensions are within the first six leaves, meaning these were probably supplied from another copy. Top of title-leaf trimmed with loss of "A" of the title; another leaf with a tear to the top margin with loss costing tops of several letters of words on one page, and two leaves with the running head guillotined by a binder; some stray stains. An interesting copy for its probable if problematic history and condition.
As the 1690s wound down the lords and and burghers of Scotland dreamed of an overseas empire such as Spain, England, Portugal, and the Dutch had, and to this end came into existence the Company of Scotland for Trading to Africa and the Indies. Chartered in 1695 and with a coffer of some £400,000, it established a colony ("Darien") on the Caribbean coast of what is now Panama, a worse location being hard to conceive. Even today that site is virtually uninhabited.
Trouble plagued the enterprise from the arrival of the first Scots in 1698 and it fairly shortly collapsed for lack of supplies, malaria, other diseases, internal dissension, a nonexistent trading base, and the might of the Spanish military in the region. The wreck of the scheme led to an economic crisis at home which in turn helped enable the 1707 Act of Unification.
The vast bulk of this work attempts to convince the English to support the Scots' enterprise and cites political, religious, social, and economic reasons for doing so; clearly, the Scots knew that English naval might in particular would be essential for the success of the scheme. Beyond this, however, a section (pp. 42 to 51) addresses the natural history, native population, agricultural commodities, and indigenous industry of the region; and the work ends with an account of the Scots' settlement, the buildings erected there, and its intercourse with the indigenous people.
Authorship of this work is problematic: It is signed "Philo-Caledon" at the end of the dedication and three other names have have been proposed as possible authors in addition to Foyer's George Ridpath, Andrew Fletcher, and John Hamilton (2nd Baron Belhaven). Added to the conundrum of authorship, the work was produced in four editions in the same year, each having different numbers of pages, each with a different signature scheme, none with a publisher, and this one without even a place of publication!
Wing (rev. ed.) F2047; Sabin 78211; Alden & Landis 699/9; ESTC R18505 ; and Halkett & Laing II:32. 20th-century half dark brown crushed morocco with brown linen sides. This copy has all the hallmarks of having once been through a British bookseller's "hospital": all leaves are dust-soiled or age-toned; all leaves are uncut but some have been extended and others not, and some leaves with torn margins (but not all) have had lost paper restored; all such repairs and extensions are within the first six leaves, meaning these were probably supplied from another copy. Top of title-leaf trimmed with loss of "A" of the title; another leaf with a tear to the top margin with loss costing tops of several letters of words on one page, and two leaves with the running head guillotined by a binder; some stray stains. An interesting copy for its probable if problematic history and condition.
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Recopilacion de Leyes, Decretos, Bandos, Reglamentos, Circulares Y Providencias De Los Supremos Poderes Y Otras Autoridades De La Republica Mexicana. Formada Del Orden Del Supremo Gobierno Comprende Este Tomo De Enero a Diciembre de 1828
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Rare study on monkeys and other mammals of Paraguay
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Rare study on monkeys and other mammals of Paraguay: important influence on DarwinJohann Rudolf Rengger (1795-1832).Naturgeschichte der Saeugethiere von Paraguay.
Basel, Schweighauser, 1830.
8vo. XVI, 394 pp. 19,5 x 12 cm.
Contemporary half calf with gold-tooled spine.
First and only edition of Johann Rudolf Rengger's study on mammals of Paraguay, in which he first describes the giant otter and makes important behavioural observations on monkeys that would influence Darwin's philosophy. In 1818 Rengger, a Swiss doctor, embarked on a scientific journey to the understudied region of Paraguay with the aim to research the natural history of the region and to collect specimens. Though he amassed a large collection of flora and fauna much of it was later confiscated by the Paraguayan government. He made extensive trips during which he observed the physical-geographical as well as the social and ethnographic situation. In 1825 he returned to Europe. His findings were posthumously published in the… Read More
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Explicacion de la primera regla de la exclarecida madre santa Clara de Assis, virgen : dispuesta para las religiosas descalzas del Convento de Corpus Christi de esta ciudad de Mexico
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[20]+224+ [14] pages. Small octavo (6 1/4" x 4 1/4") bound in contemporary vellum. with handwritten title to spine, ties intact. (Medina, Mexico 3436; Palau 245395; Sabin 67310) First edition. The Corpus Christi Church is a former church on Avenida Juárez in the Historic center of Mexico City. It is the only remaining part of the Convent of Corpus Christi, founded in 1724 for Indian women and which was closed as part of the Reform Laws. Regulations for the convent .
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Histoire de la conqueste du Mexique ou de la Nouvelle Espagne par Fernand Cortez
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1692 Spanish Conquest of Mexico Solis Aztec Hernan Cortes Montezuma Cortez MAPS"The fleet was destroyed at the instance of the soldiers, that Cortes alone might not be obliged to make good the payment of the ships, but the troops."
– Solis, History (Townshend translation, 1770)
A famous book on Spanish conquests – one of the most important European sources on Latin American history. Antonio de Solis's "Historia de la Conquista de Mexico" was extremely popular in both Europe and in the Americas and was known by important colonial figures in Latin and European colonies. It deals, mainly, with Hernando Cortez and his command of invading forces of Moctezuma II and the Aztecs. Specific interactions include:
· Cortez sailing from Trinidad to Havana, difficulties in voyages
· Cortez at Cozumel, organizing his troops
· Aztec opposition at the River of Grijalva
· Spanish attempts to make peace with Cazique of Tobasco
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Selections From the Various Authors Who Have Written Concerning Brazil; More Particularly Respecting the Captaincy of Minas Geraes, and the Gold Mines of That Province
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London: Effingham Wilson, 1825. Finest copy available of this scarce title. This edition is bound in full leather, with marbled endpapers, decorative stamping on the cover, gilt stamping on the edges of the boards, raised bands on the spine and gilt lettering on a leather spine label. Text is clean and crisp; light wear to spine at bottom. Some mild rubbing and chipping to leather along edges. Frontispiece is a map of the Minas Geraes region of Brazil. 182 pages, including references; approx. 6"x8".. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Frontispiece.
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Recopilacion de Leyes, Decretos, Bandos, Reglamentos, Circulares Y Providencias De Los Supremos Poderes Y Otras Autoridades De La Republica Mexicana. Formada Del Orden Del Supremo Gobierno Comprende Este Tomo De Enero a Diciembre de 1828
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Quarter black morocco over marbled boards, boards bent with losses to paper cover, gilt particulars to spine, previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown, name stamp to title page, [4], 297, [37(index)], [1(errata)] pp., Spanish text. Very scarce second printing of "Reglamento para el Gobierno de la Provincia de Californias", under which states the laws by which Upper California was governed, until they were superseded by American law in 1850; this second printing of the "Reglamento" occupies pages 121 to 175 and was apparently unknown to Californiana bibliographers. Except for the unprocurable original edition, this was the only form in which the laws were available during their effective period. Wagner cites only the editions of 1784 and 1874; to these Cowan and Zamorano add the Grabhorn reprint. Contains Bennett & Marshall's May 1954 "Californiana" catalogue clipping discussing the rarity of the book, along with a 1946 clipping giving a brief summary of the book. A small Thomas Winthrop Streeter…
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Rare study on monkeys and other mammals of Paraguay: important influence on DarwinJohann Rudolf Rengger (1795-1832).Naturgeschichte der Saeugethiere von Paraguay.
Basel, Schweighauser, 1830.
8vo. XVI, 394 pp. 19,5 x 12 cm.
Contemporary half calf with gold-tooled spine.
First and only edition of Johann Rudolf Rengger's study on mammals of Paraguay, in which he first describes the giant otter and makes important behavioural observations on monkeys that would influence Darwin's philosophy. In 1818 Rengger, a Swiss doctor, embarked on a scientific journey to the understudied region of Paraguay with the aim to research the natural history of the region and to collect specimens. Though he amassed a large collection of flora and fauna much of it was later confiscated by the Paraguayan government. He made extensive trips during which he observed the physical-geographical as well as the social and ethnographic situation. In 1825 he returned to Europe. His findings were posthumously published in the… Read More
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– Solis, History (Townshend translation, 1770)
A famous book on Spanish conquests – one of the most important European sources on Latin American history. Antonio de Solis's "Historia de la Conquista de Mexico" was extremely popular in both Europe and in the Americas and was known by important colonial figures in Latin and European colonies. It deals, mainly, with Hernando Cortez and his command of invading forces of Moctezuma II and the Aztecs. Specific interactions include:
· Cortez sailing from Trinidad to Havana, difficulties in voyages
· Cortez at Cozumel, organizing his troops
· Aztec opposition at the River of Grijalva
· Spanish attempts to make peace with Cazique of Tobasco
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Rare! Luanda: Angola. Ministério da Cultura, 1995. Staple-Bound Pamphlet. Fine. Pages and cover securely held by one clean staple. Interior pristine. Covers clean and crisp, with slight reading wear to foreedge. Many B&W photos/illustrations. 24 pages. Not from a library. Published by the Angolan National Museum of Slavery and National Institute of Cultural Patrimony on the 20th anniversary of Angola's independence.
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Sweet Diamonds: A Novel and Three Stories of Life in Puerto Rico
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New York: Ballantine Books, 1989. Softcover. Ferre's first novel is SIGNED by Ms. Ferré on half-title page. First American Edition, translated from the original Spanish Maldito Amor by Ferré. Recipient of the "Liberatur Prix" award for its German translation. Rosario Ferre (1938-2016) was a Puerto Rican writer, poet, and essayist who was one of the most prolific female writers to represent Puerto Rico and one of the strongest feminist voices of the 21st century. 8¼ x 5½". 197. 0345347781. Original pictorial wrappers, with a few indentations to cover. Fore edge papers untrimmed, edges toned, else Very Good.
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The House on the Lagoon.
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Signed on title page by the Ms. Ferré. Finalist, National Book Awards. Rosario Ferré (1938-2016) became one of the most prolific female writers to represent Puerto Rico and one of the strongest feminist voices of the 21st century. "What a delight to discover that Ferré is as a good a storyteller in English as in her native Spanish!"—Julia Alverez. "A shattering story of love and death, privilege and servitude (this) is a brilliant evocation of Puerto Rico in the twentieth century" (dj flap).Tan paper over black cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine, black stamped title and decoration on front board. Near Fine (small bump to bottom spine edge) in a Near Fine dust jacket.
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1995. First Edition. Signed on title page by the Ms. Ferré. Finalist, National Book Awards. Rosario Ferré (1938-2016 became one of the most prolific female writers to represent Puerto Rico and one of the strongest feminist voices of the 21st century. "What a delight to discover that Ferré is as a good a storyteller in English as in her native Spanish!"-Julia Alverez. "A shattering story of love and death, privilege and servitude (this) is a brilliant evocation of Puerto Rico in the twentieth century" (dj flap). 9¼ x 6¼". Tan paper over black cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine, black stamped title and decoration on front board. Near Fine (small bump to bottom spine edge) in a Near Fine dust jacket.
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Historical Georgetown, Guyana
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Georgetown, Guyana: S.M.H. Aniff and Universal Bookstore, 1997. Staple-Bound Paperback. Fine. Very slight corner wear, otherwise As New. Not from a library. 40 pages. Illustrated, one color map. 8.5 x 11.5 inches.
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The Amerindians and the Europeans
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Georgetown, Guyana: Red Thread Women's Press, 1993. Staple-bound paperback. Revised Edition. Good. Ex-Library. Text block unmarked. Binding secure. Covers clean. 74 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches.
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Forbes Burnham: National Reconciliation and National Unity 1984-1985
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Uniondale, New York: Global Communications Publishing, October 2005. Trade Paperback. First Edition. As New. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. Not remainder mark. xix + 143 pages.
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Indians in Guyana: A Concise History from Their Arrival to the Present
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Chicago: Adams Press, 1999. Paperback. Fine. Interior pristine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean and bright. Slight corner wear. Not from a library. No remainder mark. 108 pages.
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Justice: The Struggle for Democracy in Guyana, 1952-1992
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Georgetown, Guyana: Fr. Andrew Morrison, SJ, June 1998. Trade Paperback. First Edition (stated). Very Good. Unmarked. Spine heavily creased. Covers clean and bright. Not from a library. 419 pages.The only book to date that can be read to understand the period of Forbes Burnham's control of Guyana is this superb work by Jesuit priest, Father Andrew Morrison, the former editor of the Catholic Standard, the official paper of the Catholic Church in Guyana. It is essential reading to get a glimpse of how an unelected government can destroy a country.
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Destellos historicos episodios y biografias guerras de independencia de cuba 1895-1898 por gerardo castellanos primera edicion habana cuba 1925 signed
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Destellos historicos episodios y biografias guerras de independencia de cuba 1895-1898 por gerardo castellanos primera edicion habana cuba 1925 signed [dedicado por el autor].biografias,cronicas y relatos de la guerra cubano hispano-norteamericana de 1895-1898.magistralmente narrados por.Gerardo Castellanos García. [cayo hueso 1879-guanabacoa,la habana 1956].Escritor, periodista, investigador de temas cubanos.Nació en Cayo Hueso, Estados Unidos el 21 de octubre de 1879, hijo de padres cubanos, creció en el medio tabacalero de la inmigración, hizo sus estudios en esa nación y se vinculó con la clase que tanto hizo en favor de la independencia cubana, vino a Cuba en 1899, con perfiles culturales diversos, se interesó en los estudios de piano y de >violín con el mismo ímpetu que en los de historia.Su obra es de referencia obligada para los estudiosos de los temas cubanos, de la gesta libertadora y de las personalidades de la guerra de la independencia, entre otros.Tiene a su cargo una obra…
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