The Conquest of Florida under Hernando De Soto, by Theodore Irving, 1850

This well-preserved mid-Victorian edition recounts the dramatic and often perilous expedition of Hernando de Soto across the southeastern region of what is now the United States. Written by Theodore Irving, a nephew of Washington Irving, the narrative blends historical fact with a literary tone typical of 19th-century romanticized historical biography. Drawing from early Spanish chronicles and accounts, Irving presents De Soto’s journey as both a tale of conquest and a study in cultural clash, ambition, and survival.

The Conquest of Florida under Hernando De Soto, by Theodore Irving.

Published by Henry G. Bohn, London, 1850 (first published 1835).

A most attractive volume in near fine condition. A full polished calf leather hardback with raised bands, black morocco title label with gilt decoration. A prize binding from Blairlodge Academy (formerly a privately run boys school in Stirlingshire, Scotland)), with their roundel in gilt to the front cover.

Covers are crisp and sharp, with light wear, and just a little rubbing and scuffing around title label, and all soundly bound. With prize label to first pastedown.

Some light spotting to endpapers, but text is bright and clean throughout with minimal wear. With red toned text block edges. 

Very smart indeed.

Text in English.

viii + 280pp.

Dimensions: 

Approximately 176mm high x 117mm wide x 21mm deep.

Weight approximately 320g (unpacked).