Melbourne, And The Chincha Islands: With Sketches Of Lima And A Voyage Round The World (1854)

Melbourne, And The Chincha Islands: With Sketches Of Lima And A Voyage Round The World is a historical travelogue written by George Washington Peck in 1854. The book details Peck's journey around the world, with a particular focus on the cities of Melbourne and Lima, as well as the Chincha Islands. Peck provides a detailed account of his experiences in these locations, including descriptions of the people, culture, and landscape. The book also includes sketches and illustrations to help readers visualize the places Peck visited. Overall, Melbourne, And The Chincha Islands: With Sketches Of Lima And A Voyage Round The World offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.