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Nunatak Pr, 2009. ~Signed by D. J. Sanders.. Repr 1844 edn. Paperback. Fine. 213pp., illus. 4to (30 x 21cm). Binding sound, text unmarked.

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New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The A Narrative of the life, travels and sufferings of T. W. Smith. Written by himself..

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Nunatak, 2009. Softcover. As New. SIGNED to the previous owner by Damien Sanders, annotator. Clean bright and unmarked, in as new condition. Republished for the first time since 1844, this is the author's account of his early life, and subsequent travels during 18 voyages to various parts of the world. Verified and annotated by Damien Sanders. 212 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; ISBN/EAN: 9782746609303. Inventory No: dscf10625. . 9782746609303

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Dinan: Nunatak Press, 2009 4to. original printed paper wraps, French flaps (a trifle rubbed); pp. 214 (last blank), with illustrations. Heavy item (1.2 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A near fine copy. A new edition of an uncommon work, first published in 1844.. First Thus. Soft Cover. F-.

Boston, 1844.. 240pp. Contemporary calf, spine gilt. Boards somewhat scuffed, light wear to edges and corners. Front hinge repaired, front free endpaper refreshed. Occasional light foxing and dampstaining. About very good. Smith was born of respectable British parents, but after his father died he was sent to work as an errand boy at age seven, and not unlike other young men in his situation, he soon found himself at sea. He participated in seven whaling voyages to the Pacific from 1816 to 1832, as well as numerous other sea adventures all over the world, including the South Pacific, the Atlantic coast of South America, Africa, and the Antarctic regions. Rosove notes that the work has been missed by many bibliographers because it is "so rare and little known." Besides whaling, Smith took part in hunting elephant seals on South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in 1816-18, and whaling and sealing on the South Shetland Islands in 1820. This visit, only a year after the discovery of the islands,… Read More