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Sketch of the Present State of Caracas including a Journey from Caracas through La Victoria to Puerto Cabello.
SEMPLE, ROBERT

  • Sketch of the Present State of Caracas including a Journey from Caracas through La Victoria to Puerto Cabello.

Appendix; viii+176pp; title foxed, a little staining to a few early leaves.

Robert Semple [1777-1816], merchant and traveller, was born at Boston, Massachusetts. His parents were loyalists and returned to England about the time of the American War of Independence. This work describes Caracas, Venezuela, at the beginning of the rebellion against Spain. The appendix is extracts of dispatches from General Miranda.

Appendix; viii+176pp; title foxed, a little staining to a few early leaves.

Robert Semple [1777-1816], merchant and traveller, was born at Boston, Massachusetts. His parents were loyalists and returned to England about the time of the American War of Independence. This work describes Caracas, Venezuela, at the beginning of the rebellion against Spain. The appendix is extracts of dispatches from General Miranda.

Binding 8vo modern maroon cloth, spine gilt,
Publication First Edition, Robert Baldwin, 1812. From Bath Reference Library. Impressed stamp on title and on some other leaves. SABIN 79088
  • Product Code: RGW20498
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £250.00