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GISBORNE, Lionel.

The Isthmus of Darien in 1852.

The Isthmus of Darien in 1852.

Journal of the expedition of inquiry for the junction of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Stock Code 69133

London, Saunders and Stanford, 1853

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A narrative of the author's travels in northern Columbia, Panama, and Darien; with observations of social customs, native life, the Panama railway, gold mines, climate, topography, Cartagena, forests, conditions, etc.

First edition. 8vo., vi, 238pp., four folding coloured maps, original green cloth gilt, Library of Congress duplicate with their stamp, 1 corner defective, light wear to spine.

Sabin 27152.

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