DETAINED IN SIMON¿S BAY. THE STORY OF THE DETENTION OF THE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Golovnin, (V. M.). Detained in Simon’s Bay. The Story of the detention of the Imperial Russian Sloop Diana.April 1808-May 1809. Friends of the SAL, 1964. First Edition. Book is based on the story of the detention, for a whole year, of the Imperial Russian Sloop “Diana” from April 1808– May 1809, in Simons Bay. Owing to the state of war excisting between Britain and Russia, all British ports were closed. She was held there until her future intentions were made clear. This incident was the first time Russia was involved at all with the African Continent. 90pp., frontis, map. Very Good. Covers a bit scuffed. Pictorial Laminated Wrappers. (##2650)