Colnett's journal of this expedition is published here for thefirst time. Editor Robert Galois provides extensive annotations, alongwith an introductory essay addressing the geopolitical context of thevoyage and the intellectual background that shaped the writing of thejournal. Galois supplements Colnett's writings with extracts froma second journal -- also previously unpublished -- by Andrew BraceyTaylor, third mate on one of the ships under Colnett's command.Also included are illustrations from Colnett's journals and avariety of maps, both contemporary and historical.
- ISBN10 0774808551
- ISBN13 9780774808552
- Publish Date 15 December 2003
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint University of British Columbia Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 456
- Language English