xii plus 386pp. Original red cloth hardcover. Gilt title to spine. Frontis portrait of Robert Laws, several B/W photo and line illustrations. Fold-out map of Livingstonia. Complete as called for.
The cover is worn on extremities, corners bumped. Small inscription to bottom of front free EP, dated Xmas 1921. Remnants of ex libris paste-down to front free EP. Cracked EP hinges. Light to moderate scattered foxing throughout.
A Narrative of Missionary Adventure and Achievement. Biography of Dr. Laws and his work in the 19th century at the Livingstonia Mission in East Africa, includes: early years, the Zambezi, voyage of exploration, Lake Nyasa, Zulu potentates, war with the Arab slavers, the coming of government, attacked by lions, the friendliness of Rhodes, end of the slavers.
- Binding Condition: Fair to good
- Overall Condition: Fair to good
- Size: 228mm x 158mm x 46mm
- Sold By: Booktown Africana
- Contact Person: Chris Shelton
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0685615292
- Preferred Payment Methods: Internet banking transfer (EFT), PAYPAL. Regret no Credit Card facility.
- Trade Associations: AA Approved
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