(SOUTH AMERICA) Funnell William A Voyage Round the World Con

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(SOUTH AMERICA.) Funnell, William. A Voyage Round the World, Containing an Account of Captain Dampier's Expedition into the South-Seas. 4 (of 5) folding maps, 9 (of 10) plates. 8vo, later calf, moderate wear; hinges split, intermittent foxing; early owner's signature on title page, early inked library stamps on title, plates and leaf C5. London: W. Botham for James Knapton, 1707

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first edition of the first account in print from this luckless voyage. "The purpose of this expedition was to harass the Spaniards and take plunder from vessels and towns in South America"--Hill 664. Funnell began the voyage as first mate, but took over as captain of one faction and returned to London before Dampier did. "Funnell's attitudes both to animals and to people are repulsive. He describes baiting sea-lions and getting Indians hopelessly drunk with equal delight"--Edwards, Story of the Voyage, page 40. Borba de Moraes, page 334; Sabin 26213.