On Story Seas - The Triumphs and Torments of Captain George Vancouver
by Gillespie, B. Guild
- Used
- fair
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- ISBN 10
- 0920663125
- ISBN 13
- 9780920663127
- Seller
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Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Victoria, BC Canada: Horsdal & Schubart Publishers Ltd., 1992. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 298 pages including bibliography and index. Black and white illustrations, maps and drawings. "A tale of triumphant will over daunting odds, of daring dreams over insidious decline." - from back cover. "Captain George Vancouver circumnavigated the globe between 1790 and 1795, despite outstanding achievements, was rebuffed and persecuted by powerful lords upon returning to London. A true story as told by John Vancouver, George's oldest brother." - from inside cover. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. A worthy reading copy..
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- Bookseller
- RareNonFiction.com (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 746c5318
- Title
- On Story Seas - The Triumphs and Torments of Captain George Vancouver
- Author
- Gillespie, B. Guild
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0920663125
- ISBN 13
- 9780920663127
- Publisher
- Horsdal & Schubart Publishers Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- Victoria, BC Canada
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- A tale of triumphant will over daunting odds, of daring dreams over insidious decline. Captain George Vancouver circumnavigated the globe between 1790 and 1795, despite outstanding achievements, was rebuffed and persecuted by powerful lords upon returning
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography; Travel, Exploration & Adventure;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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