mapping the gilbert islands (1 Ergebnisse)

(Paris, Crochard, 1830). No wrappers. In: "Annales de Chimie, ou Recueil de Mémoires concernant la Chemie" 2e Series, Tome 45, Cahier 3. Pp. 337-448 a. 1 engraved map (entire issue offered). Duperrey's paper: pp. 371-386. Text with scattered brownspots. Map with a small closed tear in lower left corner, otherwise fine.The map: "Configuration de LÉquateur Magnétique. faites dans la campagne de la Corvette de S.M. la Coquille, pendent les années 1822, 1823, 1824 et 1825. Par M.L.I. Duperrey Commandant de L'Expedition" Left: Dressée par L.I. Duperrey, en 1829. Right corner: Gravée par Ambroise Tardieu. (29x80 cm. (the map-sheet)) In 1820, the islands were named the Gilbert Islands or îles Gilbert (in French). Duperrey was the first to put together on a map the whole Gilbert Islands archipelago with the name given to it by Admiral Krusenstern after the British Captain Thomas Gilbert, who crossed the archipelago in 1788. Duperrey commanded La Coquille on its circumnavigation of the earth (1822-1825).