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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

[George BUCHAN, of Kelloe, Scotland (1775-1856)]

[Passage to India interrupted] - Narrative of the Loss of the Winterton East Indiaman, wrecked on the coast of Madagascar in 1792

Published: Waugh & Innes, Edinburgh, 1820

Edition: first

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[George BUCHAN, of Kelloe, Scotland (1775-1856)].

A Narrative of the Loss of the Winterton East Indiaman, wrecked on the coast of Madagascar in 1792; and of the sufferings connected with that event. To which is subjoined,a short account of the natives of Madagascar, with suggestions as to their civiliization. By a Passenger in the Ship.

Edinburgh: [printed by Balfour and Clarke] for Waugh and Innes [and others], 1820.

Octavo. Pp. [i-]ix[-xii; 1-] 256; + 1p errata (verso blank).1 folding engraved map, 2 engraved plates. Condition of contents: some spotting, and offsetting, but generally clean.

Contemporary half calf. Condition of binding: worn, joints split, strengthening to inner hinges, spine rubbed, chipped and lacking lettering-piece.

Provenance: 19th century armorial bookplate (see images).

An eyewitness account of a shipwreck and the adventurous aftermarth by an accomplished writer: this gives the work an authenticity and vividness that is sometimes lacking in the third party or 'ghost-written' narratives. Buchan's observations of the place and people are particularly illuminating. Despite this rather shaky start (he was 17/18 at the time of the shipwreck), Buchan went on to have quite an illustrious career India, before 'retiring' to his estate in Berwickshire.

  • Binding Condition: poor
  • Overall Condition: acceptable
  • Size: 8 1/8 x 5in; 206 x 127mm
  • Sold By: Shadowrock Rare Books
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  • Country: United States
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