The Private Journal of Captain G. F. Lyon, of H.M.S. Hecla, during the Recent Voyage of Discovery under Captain Parry
by LYON, G.F
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First Edition. hardcover. Complete with large folding map and 7 engraved plates. 468pp. 8vo, handsomely rebound in new 3/4 brown calf, red morocco label; (offsetting from plates including onto the title page, otherwise internally very good). London: John Murray, 1824.<br/><br/> "Record of an expedition to discover the northwest passage, 1821-23. This journal sets forth details of the expedition, especially concerning Eskimo life, which were not included in Parry's official account, The Journal of a Second Voyage, etc." Staton & Tremaine 1289.<br/><br/>
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- The Private Journal of Captain G. F. Lyon, of H.M.S. Hecla, during the Recent Voyage of Discovery under Captain Parry
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- LYON, G.F
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- First Edition
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- Parry,William Edward
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