"An Account of the Pelew (Palau) Islands, situated in the western part of the Pacific Ocean" - George KEATE -1789 Engraving the lack of Chinese characters

the lack of Chinese characters meant that it was sent to Macao where it was printed on P

38th Madras Native Infantry — listed as Manager of the Theatre and performer in multiple roles

this work tells tales of adventure

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"An Account of the Pelew (Palau) Islands, situated in the western part of the Pacific Ocean" - George KEATE -1789 Engraving the lack of Chinese charactersLondon, third edition Complete: pp. 378 engraved frontispiece, folding engraved map, 15 engraved plates with guards, including folding panorama of the islands. 4to, full contemporary calf, gilt tooled spine with raised bands, marbled endpapers, Contents mostly clean. Very occasional light spotting and some light staining but overall an excellent copy. Important early account of this voyage to Palau in the Pacific with lovely early illustrations and in