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A succint view and analysis

of authentic information extant in original works on the practicability of Joining the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by a ship canal across the isthmus of America.

Stock Code 108886

London, J.M. Richardson; J. Hatchard, 1825

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Pitman outlines various proposals for constructing a canal through Central America in order to avoid having to sail round Cape Horn. The map shows various possible routes for the canal including the Isthmus of Panama.

With an interesting provenance. The diplomat George Bosanquet (1791-1866) was the eldest son of Jacob Bosanquet (1755-1828) who served as Chairman of the East India Company on three occasions in 1798, 1803 and 1811.

First edition, 8vo, viii, 229 pp. errata leaf at end, engraved folding map, light spotting to last few pages, contemporary sprinkled calf gilt by Henington, morocco label, marbled edges, small repair to upper joint, a very good copy.

Kress, 24643; Sabin 63055.
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Provenance: George Bosanquet (armorial bookplate).

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A succint view and analysis

PITMAN, Robert Birks.

Stock code: 108886

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