xxi, 670 pages : illustrations, facsimile, maps ; 25 cm
regular print
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Includes index
"Freycinet's examination of the history and progress of the colony of New South Wales during the first fifty-two years, based on his visit to Port Jackson as commander of the Uranie in 1819, his earlier visit with the Baudin voyage in 1802, his interviews and subsequent correspondence with the colonists themselves, and his close analysis of the published literature to 1839." -- T. P
"The edition is strictly limited to 300 copies" -- Back page
Also a Special Issue on Large Paper released limited to 28 copies available by invitation from Hordern House. This de luxe issue on large quarto format prepared from the original proof sheets on ivory laid paper in a handsome and fine binding of quarter vellum and glazed linen
"Now translated into English for the first time from the original publication of Freycinet's Voyage autour du monde (Paris, 1824-1844) by Thomas Cullity, assisted by Katharine Pratt and Jean and Bernice Pasquier."-- T.P