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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Charles John Andersson

THE OKAVANGO RIVER:

A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, and Adventure.

Published: Hurst and Blackett, London, 1861

Edition: First edition

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1 volume.

Rebound in decorative leather.

Corner gilt vignettes on cover.

Panel vignettes and morocco titles on spine.

xxi, [1], 364 pages + 15 page publishers catalogue.

Frontispiece + steel engraved title portrait.

15 engraved plates. Residue of old tape repair present.

"Andersson trekked through Namaqualand and Damaraland

in search of big game. While his descriptions of the countryside

are quite detailed, it is his sporting adventures that merit the

most attention. There are encounters with lion, kudu, giraffe,

eland, rhinoceros, and numerous hunts after elephant. 

There's even a description of the guano trade along the

coast of southwest Africa.  An excellent work of adventure

and big game hunting" [Czech, An Annotated Bibliography of

African Big Game Hunting Books, 1785-1950, p.5].

Recorded shipping weight 1000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 22.5 x 14 c.
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
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