William Nestell's Travel Journal, 1816-1819

This manuscript journal, written by William Nestell between 1816 and 1819, details two voyages: one to San Sebastian, Spain, and Bordeaux, France in 1816; and a second to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1819. The journal provides vivid descriptions of the places visited, insightful commentary on local customs and politics, and a personal account of Nestell's experiences as a sailor. Notably, the journal includes a firsthand account of a violent incident involving a Jewish vendor in Buenos Aires. The journal is bound in contemporary full leather and contains additional pages of poetry.

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