A Voyage Round the World in the Years 1740-1744 by Lord Anson

Description: *A Voyage Round the World in the Years 1740-1744 *Written by Lord Anson *An Everyman's Library Edition *Published by E. P. Dutton & Co. *Measures 7" x 4 1/2" with 384 pages *There is no publication date on the title page but the Introduction is dated 1911. *From Wikipedia: While Great Britain was fighting the War of Jenkins' Ear with Spain in 1740, Commodere George Anson led a squadron of eight ships on a mission to disrupt or capture the Pacific Ocean possessions of the Spanish Empire. Returning to Britain in 1744 by way of China and thus completing a circumnavigation of the globe, the voyage was notable to the capture of the Manila Galleon but also for horrific losses from disease with only 188 men of the original 1,854 surviving. An account of the voyage was published in 1748 which being widely read by the general public was a great commercial success and "is still esteemed as the story of a remarkable voyage extremely well told." *This book is in good condition. The cover has wear and the spine cover is faded. The front hinge is cracked but the cover is still attached. There is some light age related yellowing. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of our description. SHIPPING: *Buyer pays shipping. *This item can be picked up here in Coventry, CT at no charge. *Or it will be shipped within 1 business day after receipt of payment via USPS Media Mail. *100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! We want our customers to be happy! If the item is not as described we will refund purchase price and postage if it is returned within 30 days of receipt and in the same condition. *Please contact us if you have any questions or would like additional photos.

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