On the 2nd of July, 1861, I sailed from New York City on a little brig. the ""Ocean Eagle,"" with destination to the island of Corsico, near the equator, on the West Coast of Africa. DR5. Black cloth, red lettering, some edge wear, front hinge cracked, inscribed by author ffep to a family member a presentation copy, owner name 1917, front paste down owner name & bookseller notes, 389 pages