Journal of a cruise made to the Pacific Ocean by Captain David Porter, in the United States Frigate Essex, in the years 1812, 1813, and 1814 : to which is now added the transactions at Valparaiso, from the period of the author's arrival until the capture of the Essex
by PORTER, David
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1822 Famous 2ed David Porter Journal USS Essex Battle of Valparaiso War of 1812
David Porter was an early American naval captain who served on the USS Constitution and the USS Essex. While aboard the Essex, Porter faced significant hardships, including the Battle of Valparaiso where the ship was ultimately disabled. Porter kept a journal of his time aboard the Essex, a journal that was quickly published after capture of the Essex.
According to Hill, the second of Porter's 'Journal' is the "best edition" and is more complete even than the first. In fact, this edition contains the first instance of the details of Porter's loss of the USS Essex in 1814. This edition also includes an expanded preface as well as folding maps and notes and illustrations on the Galapagos Islands.
Item number: #12767
Price: $750
PORTER, David
Journal of a cruise made to the Pacific Ocean by Captain David Porter, in the United States Frigate Essex, in the years 1812, 1813, and 1814 : to which is now added the transactions at Valparaiso, from the period of the author's arrival until the capture of the Essex
New York : Wiley & Halsted, 1822. Second edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; volume 1
o lxxvi, 246, [2]
o 5 engraved plates
· References: Sabin 64219; Hill 1373;
· Provenance: Handwritten – Capt. David Porter, of the U.S. Frigate Essex at sea (we have not confirmed/authenticated this provenance and are simply selling "as is")
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
· Size: ~8.75in X 5.5in (22.5cm x 14cm)
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- Journal of a cruise made to the Pacific Ocean by Captain David Porter, in the United States Frigate Essex, in the years 1812, 1813, and 1814 : to which is now added the transactions at Valparaiso, from the period of the author's arrival until the capture of the Essex
- Author
- PORTER, David
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight & secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Wiley & Halsted
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1822
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- 1822 Famous 2ed David Porter Journal USS Essex Battle of Valparaiso War of 1812rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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