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Narrative of a journey round the World, SIMPSON, Sir George. 1847
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Narrative of a journey round the World,
during the Years 1841 and 1842.
London, Henry Colburn, 1847
Simpson was head of the Hudson Bay Company and the dominant figure in the American fur trade in the nineteenth century. The narrative documents Simpson's journey from England, across Canada, down the Western coast to San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara, and on to Hawaii. The account of his time in Hawaii is important for its account of business and political conditions in Honolulu. The second volume includes Simpson's journey across Siberia and Russia to St. Petersburg. A comprehensive and informative account of the journey taken by Sir George Simpson, head of the Hudson Bay Company and prominent figure in the American fur trade during the 1800s. Follow Simpson's journey from England to San Francisco, visiting notable locations along the way such as Monterey, Santa Barbara, and ultimately Hawaii. The detailed description of Simpson's time in Hawaii offers valuable insight into the business and political landscape of Honolulu at the time. The second volume takes readers on a fascinating journey across Siberia and Russia, providing unparalleled insight into these regions.
First edition. 2 vols, 8vo, [xii], 438; vii, 469 pp., 24 pages ads, frontispiece portrait, large folding map, original blind-stamped purple cloth gilt, spines and edges faded to olive, light spotting to verso of endpapers, titles and portrait else a very good set.
First edition. 2 vols, 8vo, [xii], 438; vii, 469 pp., 24 pages ads, frontispiece portrait, large folding map, original blind-stamped purple cloth gilt, spines and edges faded to olive, light spotting to verso of endpapers, titles and portrait else a very good set.