Author: MEARES, JOHN
Title: Voyages Made in the Years 1788 and 1789, from China to the N.W. Coast of America: With an Introductory Narrative of a Voyage Performed in 1786 from Bengal, in the Ship Nootka. To Which Are Annexed, Observations on the Probable Existence of a North West Passage, and Some Account of the Trade between the North West Coast of America and China; and the Latter Counrty and Great Britain (Volume 2, Only, of 2)
Description: London: J. Walter, 1791. Second Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. Folding chart NW Coast America and NE Coast Asia. Continuation of Meares' account [1-95] followed by the description of the voyage of Iphigenia under Capt. Douglas/Douglass [97-232] from Samboigen back to Macau. Folding sketch charts of Otter Sound, Sea Otter Harbour, Port Meares, Raft Cove and Interior part North America; (Pages 160,160,164,170,232). Total 6 folding maps. Observations on Possibility of a Nortwest Passage [Pages 233-279] which have contemporary ink marginal notes in commentary by early reader; the only marks in the 2 volumes). Followed by Account of the Trade [Pages 280-332], Appendix 'Instructions of Merchants' dated 1687 [A 1-5]; Meares' orders to Douglas [11pp], Instructions to Mr. Duffin, First Officer to Explore the Strait of John de Fuca [3pp], Copy of Mr. Duffin's Longboat Journal 13-18 July 1788 [7pp]; Instructions to Capt. Douglas on leaving the coast [15pp], Copy of the Memorial to the House of Commons May 13 1790 respecting the capture of the vessels at Nootka Sound [18pp] and a final page itemising as a statement actual and probable losses (Actual Spanish $153,437 and Probable Spanish $ 500,000). Untrimmed paper-stock. An important voyage upon which Britain's claim to Oregon, Washington and British Columbia was based. [Howgego M86. Howes M469].. The volume is in poor condition. A binding or reading copy only. Maps. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Poor with No dust jacket as issued .

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