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Parry, William Edward. JOURNAL OF A SECOND VOYAG

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Parry, William Edward.  JOURNAL OF A SECOND VOYAG
Parry, William Edward. JOURNAL OF A SECOND VOYAGE FOR THE DISCOVERY OF A NORTH-WEST PASSAGE FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC ...... London: John Murray 1824 4to. (8)xxx(2),571(1)pp. plus 2 ad leaves. Thirty-nine plates & maps, many folding. Bound in modern three-quarters morocco & marbled boards, t.e.g. A very good, clean copy in a nice binding, uniform with lots 82 & 87

Arctic Bibl. 13142. Upon returning from his highly successful first expedition, Parry was promoted to commander and given another expedition. Believing a more southerly route offered a better chance to find a passage, he explored Repulse Bay and Melville Peninsula, where a winter was passed. The following summer Fury & Hecla Strait was discovered, and a second winter spent. See colour illustration.