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Le Tour Du Monde, Nouveau Journal Des Voyages 1868

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Le Tour Du Monde, Nouveau Journal Des Voyages 1868
Featured in this lot is this 1868 first edition French title, "Le Tour Du Monde; Nouveau Journal Des Voyages" copyright 1868. First Edition. Popular collection of 19th century travelers, edited by Ed. Charton (1807-1890), French writer and publisher of periodicals. This wonderful review contains 2 articles of North American History Interest. The first one is Haye’s expedition to the arctic. The second one is of great importance for the history of the West and the Indian Wars. It was written by a French scientist, Louis Simonin and was published here for the first time. He describes his overland voyage and adventures .Illustrated with many rare engravings such as the first portrait of Ute chief Ouray (p 248). Simonin recorded the speech made by the Crow chief during this council, which has been published by Dee Brown in Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee.This was translated in the USA only 100 years later: The Rocky Mountain West in 1867. By Louis L. Simonin. Translated and annotated by Wilson O. Clough from Le grand-ouest des Etats-Unis. The condition of this book shows some wear to the leather bound spine and spotting and browning to the pages consistent with the age of the book. The measurements of this book is 12 1/4" x 9". The collective weight of this book is 3lb 10oz.