By M. Russell
Edinburgh   Oliver & Boyd
7" by 4" [4], 5-440pp
The second edition of this detailed history on the Polynesian islands, written by Reverend Michael Russell, illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece.
By M. Russell

1843 Polynesia: or, an Historical Account of the Principal Islands in the South Sea, Including New Zealand; the Introduction of Christianity; and the Actual Condition of the Inhabitants in Regard to Civilisation, Commerce, and the Arts of Social Life

Edinburgh   Oliver & Boyd
7" by 4" [4], 5-440pp
The second edition of this detailed history on the Polynesian islands, written by Reverend Michael Russell, illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece.
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Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

The second edition of this work. An interesting history of Polynesia, the islands in the South Sea, with a special focus on New Zealand, which is the largest island in Polynesia. Illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece and a vignette title page. Written by Michael Russell, who was the first Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway.

Condition

In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small cracks to the head and tail of the spines and joints. Light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with the odd light spot. Small closed tear to the folding map to the frontispiece, not affecting image.

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