Markham in Peru


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Markham's journal of his 10-month sojourn in Peru, which initiated a career that led ultimately to the presidency of the Royal Geographical Society. In one of the few surviving European accounts of mid-19th century Peru, his account describes Inca ruins and the ancient capital, Chinese coolies; and visits with people of all classes. Includes Markham's drawings. The paper edition is available (75127-3), $10.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Travels in Peru and India


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The Incas of Peru


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West with the Night


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Autobiography detailing the author's life in Africa and career as a pilot.







A History of Peru


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Compassing the Vaste Globe of the Earth


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A special volume of essays to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Society, with a full listing and index of Hakluyt Society publications 1847-1995. Containing: P.E.H. Hair, ’The Hakluyt Society: from Past to Future’; R.C. Bridges, ’William Desborough Cooley and the Foundation of the Hakluyt Society’; Tony Campbell, ’R.H. Major and the British Museum’; R.J. Bingle, ’Henry Yule: India and Cathay’; Ann Savours, ’Clements Markham: longest serving Officer, most prolific Editor’; C.F. Beckingham, ’William Foster and the Records of the India Office’; D.B. Quinn, ’R.A. Skelton of the Map Room’; Michael Strachan, ’Esmond S. de Beer: Scholar and Benefactor’; and R.C. Bridges and P.E.H. Hair, ’The Hakluyt Society and World History’.