The Crater; or, Vulcan's Peak: a Tale of the Pacific. By James Fenimore Cooper. [1856].

The Crater; or, Vulcan's Peak: a Tale of the Pacific.  By James Fenimore Cooper.  NY:  Stringer & Townsend, 1856. New Edition.   In one volume.  8vo.  459pp.  Navy green publisher's cloth, corners and edges scuffed, covers lightly rubbed & faded, else tight, generally Good.  Quite a lot of attention to, naturally, finding food on this voyage, preparing it; fascinating and well-written early edition.