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| Author: | Beals, Herbert K. | |
| Title: | Juan Perez on the Northwest Coast: Six Documents of His Expedition in 1774 | |
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Published by: Oregon Historical Society Pr, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., 1990 Book Condition: VG+ Jacket Condition: VG+ Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Binding: Hard Cover Notes: Juan Perez sailed from the Port San Blas on the Baja Peninsula on January 25, 1774. Under orders from Spain to explore the NW Coast and claim territory in advance of the reported expeditions of the Russians into the region. His vessel, the 82-foot frigate Santiago was satisfactory in high seas navigation, but is was too large and unwieldy for inshore reconnaissance. Six documents of this controversial voyage are published in this book in English for the first time. Documents include letters, diary entries and Francisco Mourelle's Narrative of the Perez Voyage. 270 pgs., illustrated with maps, blue boards and pictorial DJ are in nice condition, erratum sheet laid in, internally clean with sound binding. Keywords: NORTHWEST PACIFIC HISTORY UNITED STATES |
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| ISBN: | 0875951899 | |
| Item No: | 16632 |
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| Price: | $50.00 | |
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