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Title: The History of the Caribby-Islands, viz. Barbados, St. Christopher, St. Vincents, Martinico, Dominico, Barbouthos, Monserrat, Mevis, Antego, &c. in all XXVIII. In Two Books. The First containing the Natural; The Second, the Moral History of those Islands. Illustrated with several Pieces of Sculpture, representing the most considerable Rarities therein Described. With a Caribbian-Vocabulary. Author: [Rochefort, Charles de] Place: London Publisher: Printed by J.M. for Thomas Dring and John Starkey Date: 1666 Description: [viii], 351, [1] blank, [15] pp. Translated by John Davies. 9 engraved plates (lacks the additional folding plate and the folding map). 11¼x6¾, period calf with modern rebacking. First Edition in English. Field notes: "This book is an example of the most unblushing effrontery. The pseudo author assumes the credit of the performance with but the faintest allusion to its previous existence. It is a nearly faithful translation of Rochefort’s Histoire des Antilles. There is. however, a gratifying retribution in Davies’ treatment of Rochefort, for the work of the latter was fictitious in every part which was not purloined from authors whose knowledge furnished him with all in his treatise which was true." Wing R1740; Sabin 72332; Field 400. Lot Amendments Condition: Leather well worn and brittle; tear to leaf O2, other short marginal tears and chips; foxing (heavier at front and rear); else very good. Item number: 197697