2 Volume Set.
With maps and upwards of fifty full-page illustrations
by Zwecker and Durand. Some runs on map seams.
Original publishers green pictorial cover with gilt caravan scene.
Gilt title and motif on spine. Light foxing and some uncut pages.
Name on inside and slight water marks on covers.
Volume 1.
viii, 447 pages. 55 page publishers catalogue at rear.
Frontispiece portrait with tissue-guard. Large fold-out colour map [repaired].
23 full-page plates/illustrations.
Volume 2.
viii, 588 pages.
Frontispiece portrait with tissue-guard. Map of Albert N'yanza
12 full-page plates/illustrations.
In 1869 Samual Baker was appointed to a four year term as Governor-General
of the Equatorial Nile basin. It was hoped he could establish trade routes in the region,
open up navigation on the Great Lakes, establish the cultivation of cotton and extinguish
the slave trade. In his earlier exploits in Africa he had witnessed first hand the horror
and misery of that barbaric practice.
His remit allowed him ultimate power in his task to abolish slavery with the ultimate authority
to inflict death in his endeavors.
There narrative includes tales of hunting, ambushes and night attacks as they went
about their objective. Samual Baker is recognised as one of the great explorers of his time.
Shipping weight of 3000g
Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 23 x 16 cm.
- Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
- Contact Person: Tom Moloney
- Country: Ireland
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0657087803
- Preferred Payment Methods: Credit Cards - PayPal - Cheque.
- Trade Associations: AA Approved
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