Lot #: 01893
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BRITAIN'S FIRST ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF KOREA & OKINAWANS. With an appendix containing charts and various hydrographical and scientific notices by captain Basil Hall and a vocabulary of the Loo-Cho language by H.J.Clifford,esq.
Printed by John Murray, Albemarle Street, London. Illustrated with 8 colored aquatints,1 uncolored aquatint, 5 charts and one line engraving.
The book contains a narrative of the voyage to the west coast of Korea and the Great Loo-choo Island: an appendix, containing nautical details and a vocabulary of English, Japanese and the language spoken at Loo-choo.
Not only Korea was visited but also the Ryukyu Archipelago by the Alceste and Lyra, they obtained detailed information on the area. The Europeans in the past had explored Korea only briefly. On the way home the Alceste was wrecked in the Gaspar Strait of Sumatra. This account contains entries about the specifics of Korean lifestyles, local vocabulary, including Korean, and hydrographic charts and nautical facts such as records of sea currents and meteorological data. The drawings of scenery and costumes were made by William Havell (1782-1857), the eminent artist who accompanied the Embassy, from sketches taken on the spot, by C.W. Browne, midshipman on board the Alceste.
Presentation copy is inscribed by author on the half-title to William Wallace (1768-1843) appointed Professor of mathematics of Edinburgh in 1819. Almost exact contemporary with Basil Hall, fellow members of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Spine separating.
Corean Chief and his Secretary. p. 16/17.
[3] Napakiang p. 76/77.
[4] Loo choo Chief and his Two Sons. p. 96/97.
[5] Priest and Gentleman of Loo choo. p. 132/133.
[6] The Prince of Loo Choo. p. 176/177.
[7] Scene after the Prince of Loo Choo's Feast. p. 196/197.
[8] Gentleman of Loo Choo in his Cloak. p. 214/215.
[9] Pins worn in the Hair. Tabacco Pouch & Pipes. Wine Cups. Pocket Knife. Loo Choo Sandal. Bridge at Napakiang.
[10] Track of His Majestys Sloop Lyra and Honble. Comps. Ship Investigator along the Shores of the Gulph of Petchelee By Captain Basil Hall R.N. 1816. p. [iv]/[v].
[11] Track of His Majesty's Ship Alceste and Lyra Sloop along the Western Coast of the Peninsula of Corea by Captain Basil Hall R.N. p. [x]/xi.
[12] Chart of Great Loo Choo Island Surveyed in H.M. Sloop Lyra by Captain Basil Hall 1868. p. xviii/[xix].
[13] Napakiang Roads on the S.W.Side of the Great Loo Choo Island Laid down from actual Survey by Captain Basil Hall R.N. H.M.Sloop Lyra 1816. p. xx/xxi.
[14] Eye Draught of Port Melville on the N.W. side of Great Loo-Choo Island by Captain Basil Hall and the Officers of His Majestys Sloop Lyra 11th. Octr. 1816. p. xxiv/xxv.
[15] Wollaston's Dip Sector. p. [xxxii]/[xxxiii].
Reference: Abbey, Travel , 558, Cordier, Japonica, 469. Hill, p. 134. Alt Japan Kat. 614.
Printed by John Murray, Albemarle Street, London. Illustrated with 8 colored aquatints,1 uncolored aquatint, 5 charts and one line engraving.
The book contains a narrative of the voyage to the west coast of Korea and the Great Loo-choo Island: an appendix, containing nautical details and a vocabulary of English, Japanese and the language spoken at Loo-choo.
Not only Korea was visited but also the Ryukyu Archipelago by the Alceste and Lyra, they obtained detailed information on the area. The Europeans in the past had explored Korea only briefly. On the way home the Alceste was wrecked in the Gaspar Strait of Sumatra. This account contains entries about the specifics of Korean lifestyles, local vocabulary, including Korean, and hydrographic charts and nautical facts such as records of sea currents and meteorological data. The drawings of scenery and costumes were made by William Havell (1782-1857), the eminent artist who accompanied the Embassy, from sketches taken on the spot, by C.W. Browne, midshipman on board the Alceste.
Presentation copy is inscribed by author on the half-title to William Wallace (1768-1843) appointed Professor of mathematics of Edinburgh in 1819. Almost exact contemporary with Basil Hall, fellow members of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Spine separating.
Corean Chief and his Secretary. p. 16/17.
[3] Napakiang p. 76/77.
[4] Loo choo Chief and his Two Sons. p. 96/97.
[5] Priest and Gentleman of Loo choo. p. 132/133.
[6] The Prince of Loo Choo. p. 176/177.
[7] Scene after the Prince of Loo Choo's Feast. p. 196/197.
[8] Gentleman of Loo Choo in his Cloak. p. 214/215.
[9] Pins worn in the Hair. Tabacco Pouch & Pipes. Wine Cups. Pocket Knife. Loo Choo Sandal. Bridge at Napakiang.
[10] Track of His Majestys Sloop Lyra and Honble. Comps. Ship Investigator along the Shores of the Gulph of Petchelee By Captain Basil Hall R.N. 1816. p. [iv]/[v].
[11] Track of His Majesty's Ship Alceste and Lyra Sloop along the Western Coast of the Peninsula of Corea by Captain Basil Hall R.N. p. [x]/xi.
[12] Chart of Great Loo Choo Island Surveyed in H.M. Sloop Lyra by Captain Basil Hall 1868. p. xviii/[xix].
[13] Napakiang Roads on the S.W.Side of the Great Loo Choo Island Laid down from actual Survey by Captain Basil Hall R.N. H.M.Sloop Lyra 1816. p. xx/xxi.
[14] Eye Draught of Port Melville on the N.W. side of Great Loo-Choo Island by Captain Basil Hall and the Officers of His Majestys Sloop Lyra 11th. Octr. 1816. p. xxiv/xxv.
[15] Wollaston's Dip Sector. p. [xxxii]/[xxxiii].
Reference: Abbey, Travel , 558, Cordier, Japonica, 469. Hill, p. 134. Alt Japan Kat. 614.
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