Mitford (Mary Russell) Christina,
£295
The Maid of the South Seas. A Poem
London, A.J. Valpy for F.C. & J. Rivington, 1811.
First edition. 8vo. Contemporary half calf.
Mitford’s narrative poem recounts the discovery of the Pitcairn Island colony founded by mutineers from H.M.S. Bounty. In her advertisement she explains that she was fascinated by Fletcher Christian but sought to avoid glorifying mutiny; she used contemporary accounts and Captain Burney’s assistance to frame the poem.
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Some foxing, some pulling of hinges resulting in minor separation, ink name to top of title-page and front fly-leaf; covers rather worn.
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