- 3181
Krasheninnikov, Stepan Petrovich (1713-1755).
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Description
- The history of Kamtschatka, and the Kurilski Islands, with the countries adjacent. Glocester [sic]: R. Raikes for T. Jefferys, 1764
4to (252 x 198mm.), [8], 280, [8]pp., illustration: 2 engraved folding maps by Thomas Jefferys, 5 engraved plates (2 folding), woodcut headpieces and initials, binding: contemporary calf, brown morocco lettering-piece, long closed tear to map of Kamchatka, small tears with very slight loss to other map and plates, some offsetting from plates, light spotting, binding worn
Literature
Sabin 38301
Catalogue Note
Krasheninnikov journeyed through Siberia (1733-36) and the Kamchatka Peninsula (1737-41) before giving the first full description of the latter. Krasheninnikov volcano (6089 feet) is named after him. This English translation is by James Grieve.