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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

C.E.Bourne

The Heroes of African Discovery & Adventure, 1889

Published: Swan Sonnenschein, London, 1889

Edition: 1st

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The Heroes of African Discovery & Adventure since the death of Livingstone, Swan Sonnenschein, 1889, illustrated, gilt- lettering and artwork on cloth covered boards, gilt-edged pages, bookplate, index of principal names, 350 pages, 135 x 185mm, some edgeware, condition:good

The Heroes of African Discovery & Adventure From the Earliest Times to the Death of Livingstone, was published in 1883. This book covers Exploration from 1873. Chapters include, Speke's Discovery of the Victoria Nyanza, Baker's Discovery of the Albert Nyanza, Lieutenant Cameron's Journey across Africa, Schweinfurth's visit to the Niam-Niams, Du Chaillu in Gorilla-land and Travellers, Serpa, Pinto, Thomson and Holub.

  • Binding Condition: very good
  • Overall Condition: good
  • Size: 135 x 185mm


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