A Voyage To The Eastern Part Of Terra Firma, Or The Spanish Main, In South-America, During The Years 1801, 1802, 1803, And 1804. Translated By An American Gentleman. 3 Volumes.
New York: I. Riley, 1806. 1st. Hardcover. 1st American edition. Contemporary full-calf with leather spine labels lettered in gilt, xxxii, 248, [8]; 363, [8]; 288, [8] pp., one folding map. This study compiled by Francois Depons, an agent of the French government at Caraccas, provides detailed information and descriptions of the territory under the jurisdiction of the Captain-General of Caraccas. The text, translated from the original French by Washington Irving, discusses the history, conquest, topography, legislation, commerce, finance and economic opportunities of the various provinces of the Spanish Main including Venezuela, Maracaibo, Varinas, Spanish Guiana, Cumana, and the Island of Margaretta. The author's narrative also provides contemporary insights on the manners and customs of the Spaniards and native Indians. Foxed throughout, chipped and rubbed. The map shows light foxing, otherwise in very good condition. Sabin 19642. Very good. Item #6902
Price: $1,000.00 save 40% $600.00