A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, with the natural history of the herbs and trees, four-footed beasts, fishes, birds, insects, reptiles, &c. of the last of those islands : to which is prefix'd an introduction, wherein is an account of the inhabitants, air, waters, diseases, trade, &c. of that place, with some relations concerning the neighbouring continent, and islands of America ; illustrated with the figures of the things describ'd which have not been heretofore engraved. In large copper-plates as big as the life
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London : Printed by B. M. for the author, 1707-1725.
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Published
London : Printed by B. M. for the author, 1707-1725.
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2 volumes : illustrations, maps (engravings, some folded) ; 36 cm (folio)
Language
English

Notes

General Note
B. M. = Benjamin Motte. Cf. Hunt.
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Title page of each volume printed in red and black.
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Vol. 2: London: Printed for the author, 1725.
General Note
Text continuous despite break in pagination.
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Folded plates are printed on double leaves.
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Plates signed both by M. van der Gucht and J. Savage.
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Signatures: vol. 1: [A]1 chi1 [superscript chi]A-C² a-2p² 2q²(-2q2) B-3X² 2chi1; vol. 2: pi² a-e² A-6A² 6B²(-6B2) 6C-6K² (e2 blank; 3Z1 mis-signed 'Zzzz').
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Includes index.
Citation/References
Hunt botanical cat.,,417.
Citation/References
Pritzel (2nd),,8723.
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Also available in digital version.
Ownership and Custodial History
Bookplate: Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Stickney Fund, 1887,ILMA.
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SPECIAL COLLECTION

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Sloane, H., Gucht, M. v. d., & Savage, J. (17071725). A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, with the natural history of the herbs and trees, four-footed beasts, fishes, birds, insects, reptiles, &c. of the last of those islands: to which is prefix'd an introduction, wherein is an account of the inhabitants, air, waters, diseases, trade, &c. of that place, with some relations concerning the neighbouring continent, and islands of America ; illustrated with the figures of the things describ'd which have not been heretofore engraved. In large copper-plates as big as the life . Printed by B. M. for the author.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sloane, Hans, 1660-1753, Michael van der Gucht and John Savage. 17071725. A Voyage to the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, With the Natural History of the Herbs and Trees, Four-footed Beasts, Fishes, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, &c. of the Last of Those Islands: To Which Is Prefix'd an Introduction, Wherein Is an Account of the Inhabitants, Air, Waters, Diseases, Trade, &c. of That Place, With Some Relations Concerning the Neighbouring Continent, and Islands of America ; Illustrated With the Figures of the Things Describ'd Which Have Not Been Heretofore Engraved. In Large Copper-plates As Big As the Life. Printed by B. M. for the author.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Sloane, Hans, 1660-1753, Michael van der Gucht and John Savage. A Voyage to the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, With the Natural History of the Herbs and Trees, Four-footed Beasts, Fishes, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, &c. of the Last of Those Islands: To Which Is Prefix'd an Introduction, Wherein Is an Account of the Inhabitants, Air, Waters, Diseases, Trade, &c. of That Place, With Some Relations Concerning the Neighbouring Continent, and Islands of America ; Illustrated With the Figures of the Things Describ'd Which Have Not Been Heretofore Engraved. In Large Copper-plates As Big As the Life Printed by B. M. for the author, 17071725.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Sloane, Hans, Michael van der Gucht, and John Savage. A Voyage to the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, With the Natural History of the Herbs and Trees, Four-footed Beasts, Fishes, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, &c. of the Last of Those Islands: To Which Is Prefix'd an Introduction, Wherein Is an Account of the Inhabitants, Air, Waters, Diseases, Trade, &c. of That Place, With Some Relations Concerning the Neighbouring Continent, and Islands of America ; Illustrated With the Figures of the Things Describ'd Which Have Not Been Heretofore Engraved. In Large Copper-plates As Big As the Life Printed by B. M. for the author, 17071725.

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