The Private Journal of Captain G.F. Lyon of H.M.S. Hecla during the recent Voyage of Discovery under Captain Parry.

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London: John Murray 1824. 8vo. Contemp. half calf over marbled paper boards. Spine with raised bands and morocco titling-label.(xiv 468pp.). With frontispiece folding engrv. map and 6 full-page plates. Some slight foxing otherwise a very good complete copy of this scarce narrative. 1st edition. NOTE: Capt. Lyon's curiosity led him to observe with great attention the habits of life and traits of character of the different tribes of Esquimaux who were attracted by his humane management to his winter quarters.