Description: DETAILSThomas Simpson (1808-40) was second in command of the Hudson's Bay Company expedition (1836-39), who set out to complete the charting of the Northwest Passage. Contains an account from his brother of the explorer's mysterious death. PROVENANCEProperty of a gentleman (Montreal, Quebec, Canada). Acquired from: T. H. Edwards Bookseller, April 1, 1980.TITLEThe Life and Travels of Thomas Simpson, The Arctic Discoverer by his brother Alexander Simpson PUBLISHERRichard Bentley (London, England)BINDINGHalf calf, marbelized boardsILLUSTRATEDPortrait frontispiece after G.P. Green. Folding map.LANGUAGEEnglishEDITIONFirst editionSUBJECT(S)Travel | HistoryPLACE OF ORIGINEngland | United KingdomAUTHOR(S)Alexander Simpson (British, 1811-?)PERIODQueen Victoria (1837-1901) | Mid 19th centuryDATE1845DIMENSIONSWidth 5.75 Depth 1.25 Height 8.5 inchesSIZEOctavo
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Alexander Simpson
Publisher: Richard Bentley
Topic: Travel
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