Journal of a cruise made to the Pacific Ocean by Captain David Porter, in the United States Frigate Essex, in the years 1812, 1813, and 1814

1815 1ed David Porter Journal USS Essex Battle of Valparaiso War of 1812 Plates

David Porter was an early American naval captain who served on the USS Constitution and the USS Essex. While aboard the Essex, Porter faced significant hardships, including the Battle of Valparaiso where the ship was ultimately disabled. Porter kept a journal of his time aboard the Essex, a journal that was quickly published after capture of the Essex.

This extremely rare first edition was published in Philadelphia and includes 14 full-page engravings. Hill calls the first edition of this book "suppressed and a very rare book" The illustrations depict native tribes, indigenous foods and fruits, and most desirably illustrated views of battle scenes, ships, and forts!

Item number: #16496

Price: $950

PORTER, David

Journal of a cruise made to the Pacific Ocean by Captain David Porter, in the United States Frigate Essex, in the years 1812, 1813, and 1814

Philadelphia: published by Bradford and Inskeep, 1815. First edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1

o Vol. I – vi, [2], 263, [1]

o Vol. II – [2], 169, [1]

o 14 engravings

· References: Sabin 64219; Hill 1373; Howes P 484

· Language: English

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~8.5in X 5.25in (22cm x 13.5cm)

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