The History of Mauritius, or the Isle of France, and the Neighbouring Islands; from their First Discovery to the Present Time; Composed Principally from the Papers and Memoirs of Baron Grant, who Resided Twenty Years in the Island, by His Son, Charles Grant, Viscount de Vaux. Illustrated with Maps from the Best Authorities.

Charles Grant, Vicomte de Vaux [Major-General Charles Viscount Grant de Vaux] (1749-1818), soldier and author, born on the island of Mauritius.

Edité par Printed London: by W. Bulmer and Co. Cleveland Row, St. James's, for the Author and Sold by G. and W. Nicol, and J. Wright, and B. Uphill, First Edition . 1801., 1801

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original full brown leather covers, calf reback saving the original red morocco label, gilt cross bands. 4to 11'' x 9''. The first detailed book on Mauritius written in the English language. Contains xxi; [List of Subscribers]., 571 pp. 3 large folding maps with minor tears to the gutter of the front map. Off-setting opposite the maps, light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good clean and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. MAURITIUS (Mascarenhas).

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• Titre: The History of Mauritius, or the Isle of France, and the Neighbouring Islands; from their First Discovery to the Present Time; Composed Principally from the Papers and Memoirs of Baron Grant, who Resided Twenty Years in the Island, by His Son, Charles Grant, Viscount de Vaux. Illustrated with Maps from the Best Authorities.
• Éditeur: Printed London: by W. Bulmer and Co. Cleveland Row, St. James's, for the Author and Sold by G. and W. Nicol, and J. Wright, and B. Uphill, First Edition . 1801.
• Date de parution: 1801
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: Edition originale
• État de l'article: Assez bon