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more particularly respecting the Captaincy of Minas Geraes and the gold mines of that province. London: Effingham Wilson, 1825. First edition, 8vo., engraved map with hand colouring in outline as frontispiece, contemporary half calf, marbled boards, corners a little rubbed, with the book plate of John Bury on the rear pastedown; [Conder, Josiah] The modern traveller: a popular description, geographical, historical, and topographical of the various countries of the globe: Brazil and Buenos Ayres. London: James Duncan, 1825. 2 vols., 12mo., folding engraved map as frontispiece to vol. 1, and 7 engraved plates, contemporary half calf, marbled boards, book plates of John Bury and inscription on the front pastedowns (3)
Footnote
Note: Sabin 51191. The first 6 chapters are on the history of Brazil, the voyage to Brazil and ports, geography, natural history and medical diseases there. The rest of the book is on the geology, mineralogy, and mining in Minas Geraes. A list of works consulted is provided at the end and include the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Humboldt, Southey, John Mawe, Caldleugh, Koster, etc.