TRAVELS OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ADALBERT OF PRUSSIA, IN THE SOUTH OF EUROPE AND IN BRAZIL, WITH A VOYAGE UP THE AMAZON AND THE XINGU. INTRODUCTION BY ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT.

Adalbert, Prince of Prussia; Schomburgk & Taylor.

Published by David Bogue,, 1849

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338 pp; and 377 pp. First edition; first printing. Two volumes rebacked in 3/4 dark blue leather with gilt trim, raised cords, gilt lettering stamped across the spine; marble, paper covered boards; all edges flecked maroon; black headbands. Vol. 1 fp. portrait of the author; vol. 1 with fold-out map of the "Bahia of Rio de Janeiro"; vol. 2, fold-out maps of the "Province of Rio de Janeiro", the "Delta of the River Amazonas" and the "River Xingu". Rebacked in 1901 by Hegan McFerran. Introductory note: "The peculiar circumstances which accompany the appearance of this Work in the English language call for some acknowledgment of the obligation which His Royal Highness Prince Adalbert of Prussia has been pleased to confer upon the Translators. For as this narrative was originally printed in German for private circulation only, we are indebted to the condescension of his Royal Highness, not only for his sanction of our labours, but for the copy of the Work from which this translation has been made." Quoting the introduction itself (extract from a letter to Sir Robert H. Schomburgk) by Humboldt: ". . . I may connect the gratification derived from this interesting Work, which, in conjunction with Mr. Taylor, you have undertaken to translate. It conducts us through Brazil to the mouth of the Amazon river, and through this into one of its important triutaries, the Xing?, the course of which is now explored for the first time. . . The Journal of his Travels, printed originally only for the perusal of his friends, and enriched with sketches made from nature by the Author himslef [referring to the original German edition], is not in the strict sense of the word a scientific book; nevertheless it contains observations and views of nature and customs which reflect a vivid picture of the scenes which the Prince witnessed and passed through. Size: 8vo. 0.0. Seller Inventory # 3423

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Title: TRAVELS OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ...

Publisher: David Bogue,

Publication Date: 1849

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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