Author

SCHERZER, Carl.


Title

Travels in the Free States of Central America:
Nicaragua, Honduras, and San Salvador.


Published, Date

Longmans, London,1857.


Price: £650

 

Description

First English edition. 2 volumes, 8vo., xvi, 320; xii, 253 pp., folding coloured map, folding plan, contemporary calf gilt, morocco label, an excellent copy.


Note

A frank account of conditions in the region. In addition to the customary account of the peoples, customs, and natural history of the area, the author encourages the idea of Europeans emigrating to Central America on account of the plentiful availability of good land.


References

Palau 304463; Sabin 77625.


Stock Number

82991