The Canarian, or, Book of the Conquest and Conversion of The Canarians in the Year 1402 by Messire Jean De Bethencourt.

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Composed by Pierre Bontier and Jean Le Verrier. Translated and Edited, With Notes and An Introduction by Major. Works Issued by the Hakluyt Society series. The Hakluyt Society was established in 1846 for the purpose of printing rare or unpublished voyages, travels and naval expeditions by those who first explored these unknown and distant regions. The majority of these illustrate the history of the great age of discovery which forms the foundation of modern history. Publications were distributed only to members of the Society. 3 pp Report of the Hakluyt Society for 1870, 4 pp Report for 1871, lv, 229 pp. Frontispiece, & 2 other illustrations & 1 map of the Canary Islands.Some spots of foxing on prelims and rear eps. Yellow eps. Bound in blue cloth boards of the Hakluyt Society with gilt lettering on spines. Gilt vignette of the sailing ship 'Victoria' on front board. Blindstamp decoration on boards. Boards bright. Spine somewhat darkened. Overall condition VG to VG+.

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The Canarian, or, Book of the Conquest and Conversion of The Canarians in the Year 1402 by Messire Jean De Bethencourt.

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London: The Hakluyt Society, 1872.

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