(ARCTIC) Chappell Edward Narrative of a Voyage to Hudsons Ba

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(ARCTIC.) Chappell, Edward. Narrative of a Voyage to Hudson's Bay in His Majesty's Ship Rosamond, . . . and of the Tribes Inhabiting that Remote Region. Folding map, 4 plates, text illustrations. [12], 279 pages. 8vo, later 1/2 morocco, moderate wear, front board detached; presentation inscription on flyleaf, Edinger bookplate. London, 1817

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Chappell kept this journal aboard a British sloop of war en route to York Factory, where he had extensive dealings with the Inuit. The inscription reads "Edward Chappell from his affectionate sister H.L.C., N. London, Nov. 4th, 1838." No, Chappell wasn't given a copy of his own book. It was likely given by Hannah Loomis Chappell (1810-1842) of New London, CT to her brother Edward Chappell (1815-1881), namesake of the explorer but not a close relation. Arctic Bibliography 2994; Lande 1117; Pilling 726; TPL 976.