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Click here to see our other books! A Journal of Transactions and Events, During a Residence of Nearly Sixteen Years on the Coast of Labrador George Cartwright 1792 Printed and sold by Allin and Ridge : Newark 12.5" by 10.5" xvi [7], 2-287; 505; 248 [1], 2-15pp SUMMARY An exceptional copy of the three volume first edition of English army officer, trader and explorer George Cartwright's journal relaying his sixteen year exploration of Labrador and Newfoundland. An Important Work,First Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 6 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 47.99 EU Postage : £ 28.99 European Postage: £ 49.99 Asia Postage: £ 79.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 159.99 DESCRIPTION One of the earliest authoritative works on Labrador, in excellent full calf bindings. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece to volume I, and two folding maps, printed on three sheets. Collated, complete. Cartwright, a former British army officer, was engaged by a group of British merchants to trade with the native Canadian Esquimaux. Between 1770 and 1786, he made six fishing and trapping expeditions to Labrador, establishing posts near Sandwich Bay. Cartwright's journal provides a detailed account of the fur trade, the native North American population, and observations on the natural history and meteorology of Labrador, along with a glossary of English language words particular to Canadian life at the time. The ordinary paper issue, ESTC reference no. T133714 Written in an unadorned style, Cartwright informs his readers: ''Tho I have often slept whole nights on mountains as high as that of famed Parnassus, yet, never having taken a nap on its sacred summit, it cannot be expected, that I should have awoke a Poet'. CONDITION Rebound in full calf, with endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent, with minor rubbing to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with scattered light spotting throughout each volume, and more significant spotting to the rear of volume I. The odd light pencil marginal notation. Overall Condition: Near Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques