1885 Jules Verne Great Navigators of 18th-cen Astronomy Capt Cook Voyages Hetzel

1885 Jules Verne Great Navigators of 18^th-cen Astronomy Capt Cook Voyages Hetzel

“Reality provides us with facts so romantic that imagination itself could add nothing to them.”

― Jules Verne

While most of Jules Verne’s books are immensely popular and well-known, this adventure novel “Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century” is relatively unknown, especially to English audiences. Verne explores early world expeditions and monumental voyages, such as that of Captain James Cook. This book introduces the reader to French navigation during the 18^th-century and shows the importance of early astronomers and cartographers.

Note on dating: like many other Verne first editions, the title page included was issued in each edition, including later printings. This particular 1885 edition includes ads that advertise for the releases in the 1886 print year.

Item number: #23706

Price: $599

VERNE, Jules

Les grands navigateurs du 18e siècle.

Paris: Bibliotheque d’education et de recreation, J. Hetzel, [1885]. 1st edition

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [8], 464, 8 (ads)
  • Heavily illustrated throughout
• Language: French
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Pictorial red cloth
• Size: ~ 11in X 7.25in (28cm x 19cm)

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