Adventures on the Western Coast of South America, and the Interior of California:

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Including a Narrative of Incidents at The Kingsmill Islands, New Ireland, New Britain, New Guinea, and other islands of the Pacific Ocean; With an Account of the natural productions, and the manners and customs, in peace and war, of the various savage tribes visited. 2 vols. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1847. 8vo. Or. blind-stamped embossed cl. Spines gilt. A fine uncut copy with bookplates on end-papers. 1st ed. NOTE: Sequel to "Adventures in the Pacific", and continuing the author's adventures after leaving Tahiti in the whaler 'Stratford'. The first chapter describes a successful whale chase.