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Historian's Odyssey, The Romance of the Quest for the Records of the Darien Company, by George Pratt Insh, 1938
Historian's Odyssey, The Romance of the Quest for the Records of the Darien Company, by George Pratt Insh, 1938
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This engaging narrative recounts the search for historical records of the Darien Company, blending archival adventure with rich historical insight. A captivating read for those interested in Scottish history, lost enterprises, and archival discovery.
◆ Book for Sale - Historian's Odyssey, The Romance of the Quest for the Records of the Darien Company, by George Pratt Insh, 1938
◆ Date - 1938
◆ Author - George Pratt Insh
◆ Format - Hardcover
◆ Page Number - 327
◆ Height of Book - 21.7 cm
◆ Publisher - The Moray Press
◆ Condition - Good
◆ Place of Publication - Edinburgh & London
◆ Condition Description - Wear to dust jacket with some creasing, edge tears, small areas of loss and staining. Looks to have had label removed from front of DJ which has left some of label still attached. Foxing to DJ/page edges. DJ unclipped. Previous owners name written on inside front page. Pages remain clean for the majority and well bound.
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