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Walker, Walter Frederick

The Azores: or Western Islands; A Political, Commercial and Geographical Account, containing what is Historically Known, Description of Their Scenery, Inhabitants, Natural Productions; Reference to the Eastern Group, St. Michael & St. Mary, the Formigas

1886

351,56 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Anno di pubblicazione
1886
Luogo di stampa
London. Trubner & Co.
Autore
Walker, Walter Frederick
Edizione
First edition.
Soggetto
Travel - Africa
Lingue
Inglese
Prima edizione

Descrizione

8vo [21.5 x 14 cm]; viii, 335 pp, frontis map, folding map, folding tinted plate, other plates and illus, 13 pages of musical notation, songs with separate decorated title page, tables. contemporary red half morocco, gilt spine title lettering, marbled boards, front joint cracking but firm, very slightly foxed on few outer edges but interior clean and fine in very good cover. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A detailed description of these islands including early voyages to them, Atlantis, The Formigas, The Dollabarets, light-houses, San Miguel, earthquakes, volcanoes, Ponta Delgada, agriculture, climate, emigration, commerce, fish, flora, gardens, people, religion, topography, villages, mineral waters, goats, the baths, ancient pottery, prisons, activities, etc. Royal Geographical Society Catalogue p. 494. No copies were traced at auction in the last 25 years.
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