Voyages et aventures dans l'Alaska (ancienne Amérique Russe)

First French edition, illustrated with 37 wood-engraved plates and several in-text illustrations, as well as a map. The first English edition appeared in 1868, the American edition in 1869.
Contemporary half red shagreen binding signed Magnier. Spine with false raised bands decorated with radiating compartments. Red grained cloth boards with blind-ruled borders. Edges gilt. Rubbing to headcaps and joints. Corners slightly bumped. Some scattered foxing, particularly at the beginning of the work, quite rare thereafter.
A member of several scientific expeditions, the author, before reaching the Yukon (the principal river crossing Alaska from east to west), whose exploration forms the central part of the work, begins with a description of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, then upon his return from the voyage, describes California and its evolution over 3 chapters, notably San Francisco.