The Yarn of the "Yampa" a Transatlantic Cruise
McGinnis, E. L'H.
New York: The Outing Publishing Company, 1898. F 160 pages; black and white illustrated throughout; with the full crew list (28 officers & crew) at front; Richard Suydam Palmer, Owner, New York Yacht Club, was also the Captain; ship sailed from Larchmont, N.Y. May 22, 1897, Anchored off Stapleton, S.I.,Nov. 21, 1897; the author of the book ws the ship's doctor; the trip included a journey to Southampton, from there to Kiel, St. Petersburg, Moscow and return, Madeira and the West Indies; front endpaper with the bookplate of Horace White (1834-1916) American journalist and financial expert; light green cloth boards, decorated with nautical theme, gilt spine titles; top edge gilt; some edge, tips wear to binding; contents in very good condition, an interesting late-nineteenth century sailing jaunt. Very Good H (Item ID: 18429)
$125.00
