A sequel to the adventures of Baron Munchausen : containing his expedition into Africa ... : humbly dedicated to Mr. Bruce, the Abyssinian traveller ...
Alternate Title(s):
Baron Munchausen's narrative of his marvellous travels.
Edition:
A new edition (with twenty capital copper-plates, including the Baron's portrait).
Published / Created:
London : Printed for H.D. Symonds, Pater-noster Row ... by T. Davison, White-Friars, 1801.
Physical Description:
xvii, [2], 26-184 pages, [20] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Full title: "A sequel to the adventures of Baron Munchausen : containing his expedition into Africa : how he out-does Alexander : splits a rock at the Cape of Good Hope : wrecked on an island of ice : becomes acquainted with the Sphinx, Gog and Magog : overcomes above a thousand lions : buried in a whirlwind of sand : feasts on live bulls and kava : is declared sovereign of Africa, and builds a bridge from thence to Great-Britain, supported by a single arch. : battle of his retinue with the famous Don Quixote : becomes acquainted with the colossus of Rhodes : chase of Wauwau through America : meets with a floating Island : visits the islands in the South Sea : becomes acquainted with Omai : cuts a canal across the Isthmus of Darien : discovers the Alexandrian Library : besieges Seringapatam : overcomes Tippoo Saib : raises the hull of the Royal George : together with a a variety of other very suprising adventures : ornamented with copper-plates : humbly dedicated to Mr. Bruce, the Abyssinian traveller, as the Baron conceives that it may be of some service to him, previous to his making another expedition into Abyssinia : but if this advice does not delight Mr. Bruce, the Baron is willing to sight him on any terms be pleases."
Subject Terms:
Voyages, Imaginary. | Voyages, Imaginary.
Form/Genre:
Engravings -- 1801. | Etchings -- 1801. | Publishers' advertisements -- England -- London -- 18th century.
Contributors:
Symonds, H. D. (Henry Delahoy), publisher. | Davison, Thomas, printer.