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3 volumes : illustrations (engravings), maps, portraits ; 22 cm (octavo) |
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Translated from the French |
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Translation of: Voyage de Lapérouse autour du monde. Paris : Imprimerie de la République, 1797 |
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v.1. 1: x, 532 p., [3] folded leaves of plates ; v.2: x, 498 p., [20] folded leaves of plates ; v.3: viii, 446, 60 p., [10] folded leaves of plates |
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"Tables shewing the course of L'Boussole, during the years 1785, 1786, 1787 and 1788, from the time of the ship's sailing from Europe till its arrival in Botany Bay": v.3, p. 1-32, at end |
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"Tables shewing the course of L'Astrolabe, during the years 1785, 1786, and 1787, from the time of the ship's sailing from Europe till its arrival in Kamtschatka": v.3, p. [33]-60, at end |
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Boussole (Frigate)
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Astrolabe (Frigate)
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Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800.
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Discoveries in geography -- French -- Early works to 1800.
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Illustrated books -- England -- History -- 18th century -- Specimens.
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Voyages and travels.
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SUBJECT |
Pacific Area http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85096445 -- Discovery and exploration http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99002238 -- Early works to 1800.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2010013804
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Author |
Johnson, Joseph, 1738-1809, printer
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Milet-Mureau, L. A. (Louis Antoine), 1756-1825.
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