Proctor, Robert

NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY ACROSS THE CORDILLERA OF THE ANDES, AND A RESIDENCE IN LIMA, AND OTHER PARTS OF PERU, IN THE YEARS 1823 AND 1824

London: Printed for Archibald Constable and Co. Edinburgh; and Hurst, Robinson, and Co. London. Printed by Thomas Davison, Whitefriars, 1825. First edition. 8vo. xx, 374pp. Very minor foxing. Recent three-quarter leather period style binding with gilt rules and emblems, with black leather title/author label and marbled boards. Travels across the Pampas of Argentina, then over the cordilleras to Santiago and Valparaiso, and by sea to Callao and Lima. He visits General Bernardo O'Higgins. Good deal on Peru social culture, Simon Bolivar's actions and information on Native Americans. Hill 1396. Palau 238305. Sabin 65951. Item #61439

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