1995 A History of Mauritius of the Isle of France and the Neighbouring Islands From Their First Discovery to the Present Time

Description

Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

Facsimile reprint of the original 1801 edition.

An insightful and fascinating work on Mauritius, looking into the history of the island nation.

Illustrated with four folding maps, three of which are to the pocket to the rear.

Written by Baron Grant, who lived on the island for twenty years. The work was compiled from his papers and memoirs by his son, Charles Grant.

From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back, with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.