
Description
Travels in the East Indian Archipelago.
D. Appleton. NY, 1869
First Edition
546 pp. plus Index
Size 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches
Illustrated in b/w, with folding map
Original embossed cloth. Untrimmed edges.
wear to the binding, very good interior, occasional minor foxing
Ex Library.
Text in English
Albert S. Bickmore, an American naturalist, detailing his extensive travels and observations throughout the region.
The book covers his experiences in various islands including Java, Bali, Lombok, Sulawesi, the Moluccas, East Timor, and parts of Sumatra, focusing on natural history and detailed observations from his journal.
Bickmore's travels focused on natural history, with a particular interest in shell-collecting, but he expanded his observations to cover various aspects of the region's natural world.
The book provides detailed accounts of his experiences in a wide array of islands within the Malay Archipelago, including comprehensive descriptions and travel information.
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1869 TRAVELS TO EAST INDIAN ARCHIPELAGO antique ILLUSTRATED
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Feb 19, 2026 10:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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