London, Seeley Service. 1927. An Adventurous & Arduous Journey of Exploration through the Vast Waterless Tracts of Unknown Jubaland. First English edition. Folding map & 16 plates. 8vo. Original illustrated yellow cloth, gilt, lightly soiled. 275p. Gilt Somali warrior to front board. Internally very good.
The author led an expedition to establish a trade route through this hitherto unexplored region. His party, comprised of military police, servants and camel drivers had to overcome a persistent lack of fresh water as well as hostile Somalis.
The author was Political Officer, Jubaland when it was still part of British East Africa.
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