Description

1991, Limited edition facsimile copy. A fine copy bound in half maroon Scottish calf with marbled paper sides. This copy is one of a limited edition of 750 copies.

Synopsis

Title: Voyage Round The World
Author/Publisher: Mary Ann Parker, Hordern House/Australian National Maritime Museum
Publication Year: 1991
Format: Limited Edition of 750 copies, bound in half maroon Scottish calf with marbled paper sides, Hardcover Facsimile

This volume presents a meticulously produced facsimile of Mary Ann Parker's seminal work, *Voyage Round The World*. Published in 1991 by the esteemed Hordern House in collaboration with the Australian National Maritime Museum, this edition revives a significant historical account within the Australian Maritime Series.

Parker's *Voyage Round The World* falls under the broad category of Exploration & Travel, offering a non-fiction narrative of her remarkable journey. Such accounts provide invaluable insights into the maritime endeavours and global encounters of the period from a unique perspective.

• A Pioneering Female Perspective: Mary Ann Parker's account is a rare and significant work, offering the viewpoint of a woman navigating the complexities and challenges of global exploration during an era predominantly documented by men.
• Detailed Maritime Chronicle: The book likely delves into the practicalities of eighteenth-century seafaring, detailing voyage routes, shipboard life, and the inherent perils and excitements of long-distance ocean travel.
• Observations of Distant Lands: As with many voyage narratives, readers can expect vivid descriptions of the lands visited, their indigenous populations, natural environments, and the cultural encounters experienced along the journey.
• Historical and Cultural Significance: Reissued by a national maritime museum, this work possesses inherent historical value, documenting an important period of global discovery and interaction that shaped colonial and scientific understanding.

As a limited edition facsimile, meticulously reproduced by leading Australian bibliophiles and a national institution, this volume is an essential acquisition for collectors of maritime history, exploration literature, and rare historical accounts. It offers a tangible connection to the past through a high-quality reproduction of a historically significant work.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Very Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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