Fine Books and Manuscripts

A Journal: or Full Account of the Late Expedition to Canada. London: D. Browne, 1720. 8vo, rebound by Zaehnsdorf in full mottled calf, gilt-tooled and -lettered spine. First edition of Walker's account "of his unfortunate 1711 expedition against Canada, which operated from Boston and was of New England instigation. Having distinguished himself in the West Indies, he was placed in command of the naval forces. Ill fortune attended the enterprise, eight transports being cast away and nearly 900 soldiers drowned...The expedition was a total failure" (Lande). Leaves darkened; few light brown spots.