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Title: Struggles through Life, Exemplified in the Various Travels and Adventures in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, of Lieut. John Harriott, Formerly of Rochford, in Essex; now Resident-Magistrate of the Thames Police. Author: Harriott, John Place: London Publisher: Printed for the Author by J. Skirven Date: 1808 Description: 2 volumes in 1. xxiv, 375; xi, [1], 347, [9] pp. With engraved portrait frontispiece and one folding plate. (18mo) 17x9 cm (6½x4") bound in library's blue cloth with spine lettered in yellow. Second Edition. John Harriet was an English seafarer, now known for his part in founding the Marine Police Force. He was resident magistrate at the Thames police-court from 1798 to 1816. These lively volumes detail some of his many adventures. Lot Amendments Condition: Library pocket, etc. to front endpapers, library stamp to title page, scattered light foxing affecting plate; very good. Item number: 282761a