By Chevalie Capt P.Dillon

Narrative and Successful Result of a Voyage in the South Seas, Performed by order of the Government of British India, To Ascertain the Actual Fate of La Pérouse’s Expedition, Interspersed With Accounts of the Religion, Manners, Customs, and Cannibal Practices of the South Sea Islanders.

Bibliotheca Australiana # 53 & 54 — N. Israel Amsterdam Da Capo Press NY, 1972. 8vo. Facsimile Reprint. 2 vols. [lxxxviii] + 302pp. + 436pp. 2 folding plates, folding map. Bound in simulated vellum with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Prior ownership name and address on ffep. A Near Fine Set.

The expedition resulted in solving the mysterious loss of la Pérouse and his expedition. After having found articles which once belonged to la Pérouse, Dillon was appointed to the survey vessel Research for further investigation. He found the wreck of one of la Pérouse’s ships and brought back the news to Dumont d’Urville, who was visiting Hobart Town — Tasmania at the time.