Through Strait of Magellan on iron steamer, 1875
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Author: Griffin, Samuel P.
Title: Extracts from the remark books of S.P. Griffin, Captain P.M.S.S. Co.,. concerning iron steamers, and the passage from New York, through the Straits of Magellan, to San Francisco
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Slots & Janes, Stationers & Printers
Date Published: 1875
Description:
Author: Griffin, Samuel P.
Title: Extracts from the remark books of S.P. Griffin, Captain P.M.S.S. Co.,. concerning iron steamers, and the passage from New York, through the Straits of Magellan, to San Francisco
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Slots & Janes, Stationers & Printers
Date Published: 1875
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29 pp. 23x14.9 cm (9x5¾"), original printed wrappers.
Scarce account of the voyage through the treacherous strait, and the attributes of the iron steamer on which is was made. Ownership signature on front wrapper, "Capt. J.R. Baker, Master of S.S. Mary, 1875." OCLC lists four copies: Cornell; New York Public Library; Naval Postgraduate School; Navy Department Library.
An extremely important book that combines diary, directory and guide under one cover. It could be used by captains, sailors, as well as curious readers. The author gave many helpful and useful advices and instructions for captains during their sailing voyages from New York, through the Straits of Magellan, to San Francisco. At the same time, it is very interesting and informative reading for every reader. Detailed pencil notes of a professional nature, related to the text, most likely written by the Captain Capt. J.R. Bake, the owner of the book, on the front blank.Condition
Some soiling and edge wear to wrappers, corner chip to rear wrappers; moderate foxing and soiling within, the whole with vertical crease; very good.
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Through Strait of Magellan on iron steamer, 1875
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