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Journal of a Cruise Made to the Pacific Ocean by Captain David Porter in the United States Frigate Essex in the Years 1812, 1


by David Porter

  • JOURNAL
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • OUT OF PRINT

A naval classic, Porter's journal chronicles his voyages aboard the U.S. frigate Essex in 1812, 1813 and 1814 to South America, including Brazil, Chile, Peru and Galapagos. (PAC180, $35.00)

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