Reise um die Erde gemacht von A.J. von Krusenstern und G.H. von Langsdorff; nebst Golownins Gesangenschaft in Japan. Für die Jugend und andere Leser bearbeitet von Dr. Wilhelm Harnisch. Mit zwei Karten und zwei Kupfern.

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12mo (177 x 107 mm.): x, 284 pages, 2 folding plates, 2 folding maps (minor toning). Bound in original black paste paper boards (mild rubbing to edges). PROVENANCE: from the library of Martin L. Greene, his sale of Russian America and polar exploration works at Christie s New York, 7 Dec. 2017, lot 101. THE FIRST HARNISCH EDITION, RARE IN ANY CONDITION; WORLDCAT SHOWS NO INSTITUTIONAL HOLDINGS IN THE U.S. First published in 1815, Harnisch s work summarizes the travels of I.F. Kruzenshtern and G.H. von Langsdorff in this fourth volume of the series "for youth and other readers." Kruzenshtern s voyage was the first Russian circumnavigation, and his attempts to open Japan to outside trade were also significant. Harnisch includes a detailed description of Vasily Golovnin s imprisonment by the Japanese. First published in 1815. REFERENCES: Lada-Mocarski 61 & 62. N° de ref. del artículo 72JFP071

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