71956 ROSSER, W.H. SHORT NOTES on the WINDS, WEATHER, & CURRENTS, together with General SAILING DIRECTIONS and REMARKS ON MAKING PASSAGES ; To Accompany Charts of the CHINA SEA, Indian Archipelago & Western Pacific
- James Imray and Son. London. Circa 1867. Folded map of China Sea and Australia (tracks during the S.W. Monsoon) facing title-page, (3) ii (Contents), 126 PP, plus a page showing the Winds in the China Sea (Oct to March), another showing from April to September, plus a folded map of the China Sea and Australia with the tracks during the N.E. Monsoon, followed by 48 PP containing advertisements. Cloth covers with gilt title and emblem on cover, title on faded spine. Covers with light wear and a few marks, rubs. Overall a very good copy of a scarce title. 22 x 14.
Contents include: Winds and Currents, On Making Passages, China Sea - Rocks, Shoals, &c, Formosa Island - S & W Coasts, On the Passage through Torres Straits, by Raine Island entrance ... by the N.E. or Bligh entrance.... Click here to order
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