Extracts from a Journal, Written on the Coasts of Chili, Peru, and Mexico, in the Years 1820, 1821, 1822.

2 vols., 8vo, [xviii, 372pp] + [xii, 288pp + 65pp appendix], folding map chart, occasional light scattered spotting mainly to endpapers, contemp. half calf, marbled boards, with blind and gilt decorated spines in compartments, lightly rubbed on some extremities. A VG+ clean attractive set in a handsome contemporary binding. The author served aboard the Frigate Conway on the South American station, 1820-1823, of which this is an account. Ex-Libris Francis, Earl of Killmorey, from his library at Mourne Park House, with his engraved armorial bookplates to upper pastedowns. Captain Basil Hall's account of his 1820-22 travels provides information on the history, politics, social life, and culture of Chile, Peru and Mexico, with remarks on bullfights, earthquakes, revolutions, mining, trade, the colonial system of Spain &c. Included are descriptions of his visits to Valparaiso, Santiago, Callao, Lima, Payta, Guayaquil, Acapluo, Tepic and San Blas.