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Lyon, Capt. G. F. THE PRIVATE JOURNAL OF CAPT. G

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Lyon, Capt. G. F.  THE PRIVATE JOURNAL OF CAPT. G
Lyon, Capt. G. F. THE PRIVATE JOURNAL OF CAPT. G. F. LYON, OF H.M.S. HECLA, DURING THE RECENT VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY UNDER CAPTAIN PARRY. London: John Murray 1824 xiii,468pp. Seven plates, folded map. Old full calf, rebacked, original gilt spine preserved. Some minor scattered spotting, generally very good.

Arctic Bibl. 10531. First edition. Lyon was captain of the "Hecla" during Parry's second expedition, 1821-23. "Its accurate description and thoughtful understanding of the Eskimo people make it almost unique as an early 19th century document." - James Houston.