A very good set of the first edition.
Stanely went to the Congo in 1879 to investigate the possibilities of development of the region. He secured for the Belgian Association Internationale large tracts of land about the Congo River. He established and entered into treaties with the local rulers. He laid the foundation of an administrative system in what became the Congo State. Stanley was known locally as the "breaker of rocks," a title given by the Vivi chiefs.
Bound with publisher’s illustrated cloth; marbled boards; new end leaves. Very slightly bumped at edges. With 122 full-page (including frontispiece portrait) and smaller illustrations, two large Maps and several smaller ones. 528 pp. Well-preserved condition - a very good set.
- Jacket Condition: None
- Binding Condition: New end leaves
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: Quarto
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