Nathaniel Hawthorne Joseph H Williams / Journal of an African Cruiser 1st 1845

Description: Journal of an African Cruiser Author: Joseph H. Williams, Nathaniel Hawthorne Title: Journal of an African Cruiser Publication: New York & London: Wiley and Putnam, 1845 Edition: First Edition Description: First edition with 4 line copyright notice. Bound together with J. T. Headley's "The Alps and the Rhine". Measuring approximately 7.25" x 5" with 179 & 138 numbered pages. Nathaniel Hawthorne (editor). This book is in poor condition. Lacking spine. Front board completely detached. Rear board barely hanging on. Interior pages are heavily foxed. Joseph H. Williams (1814-1896) served in the State legislature of Maine as both a Senator and House Representative, and he was also Governor of Maine for one year. Williams was a relative of the author of this work, Horatio Bridge (1806-1893). Bridge, a U.S. Navy officer, served aboard the sloop-of-war USS Saratoga off the west coast of Africa from 1843-1844. The USS Saratoga was stationed there to protect American citizens and suppress the slave trade. According to correspondence, Bridge’s roommate at Bowdoin College, Nathaniel Hawthorne, allegedly inspired Bridge to keep a journal of his travels, which Hawthorne helped edit and compile into the Journal of an African Cruiser.Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.Inventory number (O11-63). Seller ID: 6734 Subject: History Ernestoic Books Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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